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Man charged with drug-induced homicide in Mercer County
MERCER COUNTY, Ill. — A Mercer County man is in jail after being charged with drug-induced homicide. According to the Mercer County Sheriff's Office, deputies began investigating a suspicious death near Seaton in May. On Wednesday, July 24, officers arrested 42-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall in connection to the death. Woodsmall has been charged with one count of drug-induced homicide and two counts of methamphetamine delivery.
Solar farm in Mercer County to move forward
ALEXIS, Ill. — The Mercer County Zoning Board of Appeals approved the second application from a St. Louis solar company to build a 249-acre solar farm north of the Village of Alexis. The county rejected an application for the same project earlier this year since it wasn’t completely filled...
Meet The July Farm Strong Winner – Riley Zippe
The July winner of the Farm Strong Award from CBI Bank & Trust and WRMJ is Riley Zippe of rural Sherrard. Riley was surprised at the Mercer County Fair with a CBI Bank & Trust hat and a $100 bill. Riley recently wrote this on a scholarship application:. “Ever since...
Looser-Flake Foundation Makes Sizable Commitment To Aledo Aquatics Center Project
The Looser-Flake Foundation has committed $250,000 over the next five years to the Aledo Park District to support the construction of the Aledo Aquatics Center. Mercer County Family YMCA will manage and staff the new facility. Administered by the Quad Cities Community Foundation and dedicated to supporting charitable causes in...
Drug Induced Homicide Charges Filed Against New Boston Man
A New Boston man has been jailed on drug induced homicide and methamphetamine delivery charges. 42-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall was arrested Wednesday following a suspicious death investigation near Seaton that began last May, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department media release. Woodsmall is in custody at the Mercer County Jail.
Analytics firm names Genesis Medical Center in Aledo as a top rural primary care in the nation
Administrator of Genesis Medical Center Ted Rogalski says he's been at the center for 14 years and 28 years in the industry. He says the medical center focuses primarily on outpatient services, including emergency department, physical therapy, radiology, surgery, and rehab. Rogalski says the center has 130 employees in the...
Genesis Medical Center Aledo Earns Rural Primary Care Recognition
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, which serves the healthcare needs of Mercer County and the surrounding communities, has been recognized as one of the top rural primary care practices in the United States according to the 2024 Lilypad Awards, the first and only ranking program for our nation’s 5,400+ Rural Health Clinics. The Lilypad Awards recognize the Rural Health Clinics that outperform their rural primary care practice peers in terms of efficiency and operational excellence.
Work Underway For New MERCO Supt.
The new superintendent is on the job in the Mercer County School District. Tim Farquer was at an event at New Boston Elementary this past Sunday. Students will occupy a new addition at the school with the new school year. Farquer began his new job July 1. He had been...
Genesis Medical Center Aledo Recognized As One Of Top Rural Healthcare Practices in the U.S.
Genesis Medical Center, Aledo, which serves the healthcare needs of Mercer County, Ill., and the surrounding communities, has been recognized as one of the top rural primary care practices in the United States according to the 2024 Lilypad Awards, the first and only ranking program for our nation’s 5,400+ Rural Health Clinics. The Lilypad Awards recognize the Rural Health Clinics that outperform their.
New Addition For New Boston Elementary; Demolition To Start On Old Section Of School
The old three-story section of New Boston Elementary being demolished starting Monday as a new addition is set to be occupied this coming school year. Mercer County School Board member Julie Wagner was a student at the school, her mother was a staff member, and her children attended the school.
Sentencing delayed for former dog breeder who had 200 dogs seized
MERCER Co., Ill. (KWQC) - A sentencing hearing was delayed for Karen Plambeck, the Sherrard woman who was found guilty on 11 charges of animal cruelty. Plambeck‘s sentencing is now set for Sept. 16 at the Mercer County courthouse after her attorney withdrew from the case, court records show.
Viola Boyz set two nights of action for Mercer County Fair
Viola Boyz Demo Promotors will hold two events at the Mercer County Fair this week. The 2024 Mercer County Fair is at the fairgrounds in Aledo. Wednesday will bring the “Night of Destruction” to the fair and will include the four- and six-cylinder car races around the race track, a school bus race, a trailer race, and a finale with the school bus demolition derby. Randy Buzard, former East Moline Speedway announcer, will take the mic to give the play-by-play action during the event.
Business Spotlight – Masterpiece Tree Service
Today’s Business Spotlight shines on Masterpiece Tree Service serving Mercer County. Today, Terry James will talk with Ray and Raina Goosens with Masterpiece Tree Service in Viola. They will talk about the more than 50 years of experience combined, the training he and Raina have received, the many services the business offers, their log grapple truck and mats that limit lawn damage, and much more.
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