This letter was released jointly Monday afternoon by Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill and Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee.
Sheriff & State’s Attorney Release Letter In Regards To Wearing Masks
Mercer County Health Dept. Reporting 9th & 10th COVID-19 Cases
Mercer County reporting its 9th and 10th positive COVID-19 tests. The latest cases involve a female between the ages of 20 and 40 and a female between the ages of 40 and 60, according to the Mercer County Health Department.…
Terrill: No Foul Play Suspected In Shooting That Killed Mercer County Youth
An additional update from Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill involving a youth who died from a gunshot wound last week. In a press release Monday morning, he says “the Mercer County Sheriff’s Office is investigating this incident with an open…
Artcher Case Continued To July
The criminal case against former Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher has been pushed to this summer. A pre-trial conference was scheduled for next Monday, but it has now been reset for July 21st. An administrative order was filed…
Local Agencies Still Meeting Need; Even During Pandemic
Local agencies continue to deal with restrictions due to the COVID-19 pandemic. At the Mercer County Family Crisis Center in Aledo, they are open, but most of the business is being conducted over the phone says the crisis center’s Marla…
Swanson Wants State Parks Re-Opened In His Five-County District
As some state parks are now back open, local State Rep. Dan Swanson remains frustrated as none are re-opened in the five-counties he represents, including Mercer County. He also has other issues with the Governor’s modified “stay at home” order.…