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Mercer County’s Kirwan Serving On Nutrient Research & Education Council

March 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

With investments from Illinois farmers now totaling $10-million, the statewide Nutrient Research and Education Council reports its research has yielded a sizable number of tools to keep organic and inorganic nutrients in place on Illinois [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hosting IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional Monday

March 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School will serve as host of Monday’s IHSA Class 1A scholastic bowl regional. Schools in the field include Stark County, Galva, Wethersfield, Annawan, Alwood, ROWVA and Henry-Senachwine. Matches start at 4:30 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Ten Years Of Four Class System

March 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the four-class system, now in its tenth year. The two contemplate whether there will ever be a serious [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life Kickoff Event Set For Friday

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Relay For Life of Mercer County is looking for another big year. The relay isn’t until June 24th, but a kickoff event is set for Friday at 6 p.m. at MiCasa Restaurant in downtown [FULL STORY]

Sherrard School Board Hosting Community Discussion This Weekend

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board hosting a community discussion this weekend. The four hour public session will take place Saturday at the Sherrard High School Library and feature 36 representatives of the community including teachers, students, [FULL STORY]

ROWVA FFA Ushers In 24th Year Of Farm Toy Show

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Although the internet has taken a bite out of farm toy shows, there’s still a good one in Western Illinois. It’s hosted by the ROWVA FFA & Alumni. The event—now in its 24th year, will [FULL STORY]

Local Producer Happy For Reprieve From EPA Rule

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

A local producer happy for a reprieve from the Waters of the U.S. rule or “WOTUS”. President Donald Trump signed an executive order calling for the EPA and Army Corps of Engineers to review and [FULL STORY]

LTC Announces Girls Basketball All-Conference Team

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference announced their 2016-17 Girls All-Conference basketball team. The league and Class 1A state champion Annawan Bravettes had two players named to the first team lead by first team all-stater Jayde VanHyfter. [FULL STORY]

Alleman, Annawan Have Seasons End

March 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Alleman and Annawan had their season’s end with Sectional semi-final losses Wednesday night. At the Class 2A Byron, the Pioneers shot only 29 per cent as they fell to Rockford Christian 43-39. Alleman trailed by [FULL STORY]

Three Write-Ins Running For Rockridge School Board

March 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

Next month’s Rockridge School Board election features three-write-in candidates plus one name on the ballot running for four seats. The only name on the ballot is Matt Brown. The three write-ins that have declared are [FULL STORY]