The “Redskins” team name has brought much attention over the last few weeks and, on Monday, Washington’s NFL franchise announced it was retiring the mascot and logo. But there are still five Illinois high schools that use the controversial nickname.…
Organized Effort To Bring Diamond Back As Orion Wrestling Coach; School Board Meets Wednesday
Nearly 2,000 people have signed an online petition to bring Dan Diamond back as Orion High School wrestling coach. He was dismissed last month by the Orion Board of Education in response to a situation stemming from the individual state…
Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Carries On This Summer; Virtual Format This Year
Even though the Mercer County Fair has been canceled this year, there will still be a Youth Livestock Auction. It will be done virtually this summer, set for Wednesday, July 22nd says organizers Mike Peterson and Scott Campbell. Again,…
Motorcycle Accident Near Joy Injures Two
Two people injured in a weekend motorcycle accident in Mercer County. The crash occurred Saturday on the east edge of Joy. A Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release indicates the motorcycle was traveling west when it lost control and proceeded…
Seaton Playground Equipment Damaged; Crime Stoppers Seeking Info
Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a Criminal Damage to Property complaint. During the late night hours of July 8th or early morning hours of July 9th, unknown subject or subjects entered the Seaton Park and caused damage…
Teenager Becomes Latest COVID-19 Case In Mercer County; 29 Cases Overall
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Saturday announced the 29th resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a male in his teens. Due to Federal privacy restrictions, release of any additional information on…