Announcements

Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry at 1200 S. College Avenue in Aledo is open from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and from 8 a.m. to noon [FULL STORY]

Second Chances Thrift Store, a pay-what-you-can facility, is available at the New Windsor Presbyterian Manse, 204 N. 4th Avenue. Hours for the thrift store are noon to 6 p.m., on the first Thursday of the [FULL STORY]

Looking for healthy meals delivered right to your door? Jamieson Community Center Senior Nutrition Program serves Henderson, Mercer, and Warren County residents. If you or a loved one are 60 or older, have mobility challenges, [FULL STORY]

Essley-Noble Museum, Aledo, is currently open from 1 to 5 p.m., Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Click here for more information about the museum.

Aledo’s Vashti Village is currently accepting applications for comfortable low income housing for independent seniors and disabled persons. Each apartment has 550 square feet of living space that includes separate bedroom and full kitchen. Appliances [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Senior Center has many services to help our area seniors, all at no charge. The Senior Center’s trained staff can help you apply for Medicare Savings Programs, prescription drug assistance, Medicaid, SNAP, [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County FFA Alumni chapter is looking for new members! You do not have to be a past FFA member to join…anyone is welcome! The Mercer County FFA Alumni raise money to help support [FULL STORY]

Attention all vets! Veterans Service Officer Steven R. Birdett of the Illinois Department of Veterans’ Affairs has resumed an office presence every first and third Thursday of the month at the Mercer County Veterans Assistance [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Housing Authority is now taking applications for its Section 8 housing Choice Voucher Program Waiting List. The Section 8 Housing Voucher program provides rental assistance for low-income families who qualify by meeting [FULL STORY]

Do you have electronics or latex paint you want to get rid of safely? Stop by the City of Aledo Street Department Garage at 309 E. Main Street on the first and third Thursday of [FULL STORY]