The Roosevelt Military Academy’s last remaining footprint in Aledo set to disappear. A demolition crew is in town—getting ready to bring down Niles Hall and the North Barracks. A sad time for many of the former cadets. Mel Bogus of…
The Mercer County Board approves renewal of the health insurance plan for county employees. The action taken last night says county administrative consultant Bruce DeLashmit with Bellwether. Also last night, DeLashmit reported that contract negotiations will begin next year with…
The Sherrard School Board set to make a decision early next year on attendance centers for kindergarten through 4th grade students. Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher says a committee has been evaluating the issue. The Sherrard School District’s pre-k through…
For the second time in the early boys basketball season the Mercer County Golden Eagles won a tight contest with the Sherrard Tigers. The Rockridge Rockets won their Three Rivers Athletic Conference opener in Sterling again Newman Catholic. In wrestling…
The Mercer County FFA Chapter donated $500 to the Mercer County Jaycees for their annual Christmas Toy Drive. The Mercer County FFA Chapter makes an annual Christmas donation to a county charity. The money is from proceeds from the pork…
The City of Aledo now has a golf cart ordinance. The measure was approved by the City Council on a 5-3 margin Monday night. The permit fee is $50 says Police Chief Chris Sullivan. Sullivan says the ordinance requires golf…
