A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. 23 year old Charles Peacock failed to appear yesterday in Mercer County Circuit Court for a hearing on a petition to revoke his…
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Rockridge Aiming For Third Straight State Title In IHSA Music Sweepstakes
Rockridge High School is looking for a three-peat in the IHSA music sweepstakes. They won the state title last year and in 2015 and currently have a 99-point lead over Macomb following last weekend’s IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest…
Construction On Bike Path To Walmart Intersection Begins This Summer
Bid letting will take place next month for a bike path project that will lead to the Walmart intersection. Mayor Chris Hagloch says 80-percent of the project will be paid for through a federal grant. $535,000 of the project is being…
New Boston Man Avoids Prison Time In Meth Case
A New Boston man placed on two-and-a-half years’ probation and sentenced to 180 days in the Mercer County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class 3 felony meth charge. 44 year old Travis Shoemaker’s fines and assessments will total $5,000—the…
Aledo Man In Court On Five Different Criminal Cases
An Aledo man makes an appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court on five different criminal cases. 28 year old Clay Mitchell has pending cases involving meth, domestic battery, violating an order of protection and a probation violation in connection with…
Mercer County School District Community Forum Set For Tuesday
Stakeholders in the Mercer County School District participating in a Community Forum this week. The session is Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. and the general public can submit written questions or comments before or during the meeting says Unit 404 school…
Boucher Pleased With Sherrard Community Forum Response
Sherrard School District superintendent Alan Boucher pleased with feedback the district received at a Community Forum over the weekend. The forum was Saturday at Sherrard High School. Once the strategic goals are set, the school board will report back to…
Zoning First Step For Possible Mercer County Solar Farm Project
Plans for a solar farm project moving forward in Mercer County. One of the first steps involves zoning says Mercer County Economic Development Committee Chairman Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. Fullerlove says the project should provide economic gain for the landowner…
Mercer County’s Kirwan Serving On Nutrient Research & Education Council
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 farm fields. The council collects…
Mercer County Hosting IHSA Scholastic Bowl Regional Monday
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. The winner moves on to…