
When the Aledo Exchange Club informed the community that they lost their Christmas tree provider and weren’t going to be able to have their annual tree sale, a local Aledo business stepped up to fill the void. Skinner’s Landscaping was…
A continuous clock was necessary as Mercer County defeated Annawan-Wethersfield 43 to 0. The Golden Eagles scored 4 times in the 2nd quarter including a run by Colby Cox with just 18 seconds to go in the first half. The…
It was a defensive battle Friday night as Stark County held the Mercer County Golden Eagles to just a 6-point lead in the first half. However, the Rebels were unable to upset Mercer County who ran away with the score…
Matthew Allen Davidson, 51 of New Boston, IL, departed our world Monday, September 12, 2022 with family by his side. Visitation will be 4 to 7 p.m, Thursday, September 15, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, IL. There is no…
Lavota B. Armstrong, 94 of rural Keithsburg, Illinois, died Monday, August 22, 2022 at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Visitation is 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, August 27, at the Keithsburg First Christian Church. Graveside services will follow in the…
A New Windsor woman will be sentenced next month after being found guilty of a residential burglary charge. The Class 1 felony accused 40-year-old Alicia Ferguson of breaking into an Alexis home in 2019. Class 1 felonies are punishable by…
Gloria June Morgan, 98 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Overlook Village in Moline. Visitation will be held from 1 to 2 p.m., Tuesday, July 19, at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. The funeral service…
Jessica N. Wade, 29 of Sherrard, Illinois passed away unexpectedly Saturday, June 11, 2022, at UnityPoint Health-Trinity in Rock Island. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, June 17, 2022, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Private burial will be at a…
Essley-Noble Museum, 1406 SE 2nd Ave., Aledo, summer hours: Summer Hours April 1 – October 31: Thursday, Friday, Saturday: 1 – 5 p.m.