The Sherrard Tigers used the free throw line to help them down the Mercer County Golden Eagles 45-34 on the road Thursday night. Sherrard outscored Mercer County 24-8 at the charity stripe en route to the win. In other girls…
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Mercer County School District Considering Tuition Waivers For Non-Resident Students
The Mercer County School Board exploring tuition waivers for non-resident students, specifically children of current or future staff members who live outside of the district. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie brought up the idea at last night’s meeting. Petrie indicated…
Cold Shooting Spells Defeat For Red Storm
The United Red Storm could not find their shooting eye as they lost to Bushnell-Prairie City 49-41 in high school boys basketball Wednesday night. In girls play, Orion topped Fulton 58-53, West Central beat Macomb 69-60, and Abingdon-Avon handled Wethersfield…
Henderson County Looks To Mercer County For Dispatching 911 Calls, Talks ‘Very Preliminary’
Mercer County looking at dispatching Henderson County 911 calls. Talks are very preliminary says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The idea was initially brought up prior to last month’s election by former Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley. Before proceeding, Terrill…