The latest downtown Aledo infrastructure project is now underway. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser says the work should be completed by May 12th. Centennial Contractors of the Quad Cities have been awarded the $427,000 contract for the project, which…
The Rockridge music program taking its show on the road over the next few weeks. They’ll be performing with professionals at Circa 21 and the Adler Theater says vocal director Curt Fischer-Oelschlaeger. Fischer-Oelschlaeger also conducts the Quad City Singers.
The demand for farm machinery remains strong on the secondary market. Local auctioneer Dale Jones had nearly 600 registered bidders on-site last Saturday at a consignment auction that featured a large number of ag implements. And the weather conditions were…
More success in the livestock show ring for a Seaton teenager. Dalton Line and “Wacky Wade” picked up their latest Grand Champion Steer honors this past weekend at the Western Illinois University Hoof & Horn Jackpot Show. Kansas City is…
A number of improvements on the drawing board for Sherrard High School athletic facilities. They include a wood floor for the main gym, new lights at Clifford King Field and a new wrestling room. Superintendent Alan Boucher says the projects…
The new owner at Aledo’s Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course set to host a grand opening. The details from Gary Baker, who assumed ownership of the property last fall. The course opened for the season earlier this month.
The Rockridge School District has planned several community meetings over the next month. All sessions will be from 6:30 to 8 p.m. The forums are part of a visioning process for the district. The first one is Thursday, March 30th…
A memorial bench has been placed at the Aledo Police Station honoring late Police Chiefs Jim Brokaw and Hugh McAtee. Aledo Police Sergeant Nick Seefeld says the bench was crafted by Lacky and Sons Monuments in Galesburg.
The Mercer County FFA Chapter recently donated $300 to the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry. The money was raised through FFA Week activities.
Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan pleased with the turnout at a community meeting the department hosted this week. The audience included local business owners. Sullivan says the session allowed him to address a few misconceptions. Sullivan and the police department…
