Mercer County hunters took in 518 deer during the first firearm season November 17th through the 19th, which is 87 less from the same period a year ago. The second and final weekend of firearm deer hunting in Illinois runs…
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Hagloch Favors Memorial At RMA Site
Even though two Roosevelt Military Academy buildings are now slated for demolition, Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch favors some type of memorial at the property. The Aledo City Council approved a $153,000 bid from Valley Construction of Rock Island last week…
Sherrard Man Accused Of Striking Deputy With Car Now In Custody; No Stranger To Mercer County Court System
A Sherrard man accused of striking a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy with his car late Wednesday night is no stranger to the Mercer County court system. There have been six different criminal cases filed against 29 year old Jesse J.…
Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 4.4 Percent
The Mercer County unemployment rate is at 4.4 percent. The number is for October and represents a one-percent improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Rock Island, Henderson, Warren,…
Driver Hits Mercer County Deputy & Flees; Crime Stoppers Seeking Whereabouts
A Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy struck by a car and the driver took off. Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking the fugitive’s whereabouts. His name is Jesse J. Walsh–age 29 of Sherrard. He is wanted for Aggravated Fleeing and Eluding…
Plans For New $1-Million Mercer Carnegie Library Announced
Plans for a new $1-million Mercer Carnegie Library have been announced. Library Director Catherine Worsley says the new building will be constructed at a vacant lot along East Main Street in Aledo. Construction should begin in the spring with completion…
Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Participating In ‘Click It Or Ticket’ Campaign Through Nov. 27
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department joining the Illinois State Police and Illinois Department of Transportation in the “Click It or Ticket” campaign through the Thanksgiving holiday weekend. IDOT Assistant Secretary Rich Brauer and ISP Lieutenant Chris Owen. Stepped up enforcement…
Two More Guilty Pleas In Mercer County Burglary Case
Two more defendants have pleaded guilty for their roles in a burglary case where guns and cash were taken from a safe at a Mercer County property. Theodore Waldron of Moline and Logan Beattie of Seaton were ordered to share…
Repairs Approved For Local Civil War Monument
Work on the way for Aledo’s Monument Park. The park includes a memorial honoring the 352 Mercer County soldiers killed during the Civil War. Aledo City Administrator Erin Knackstedt says the base of the monument needs more care.. US Heritage…
Demolition Set For Two Remaining RMA Buildings
The days are numbered for the last remaining remnants of the Roosevelt Military Academy. The Aledo City Council approved a demolition contract for the North Barracks and Niles Hall last night says Public Works Director Justin Blaser. Valley Construction of…