Orion won the Three Rivers Athletic Conference dual meet conference championship with victories over Sherrard and Erie-Prophetstown Wednesday night. In girls basketball, Mercer County ended a three game losing streak with their third win of the year over Rowva. …
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Eagles Boys & Girls Split, Rockets Knock Off Rams
Mercer County’s boys and girls basketball teams both played on a rare Monday night with the boys winning a non-conference tilt with Morrison while the girls lost on the road at Annanwan. Rockridge’s girls knocked Riverdale into a tie with…
Bravettes Win LTC Tourney, Chargers Take Mitton Invitational
The Annawan Bravettes won their 8th straight Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball tournament Saturday stopping Wethersfield and Orion won their own Bob Mitton Invitational wrestling tournament over a field of 17 teams. GIRLS BASKETBALL Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament Championship: …
Bravettes, Geese To Meet In LTC Title Game, Chargers Upset Tigers
Annawan will meet Wethersfield in the girls Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament championship game after posting wins Thursday night. In the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, Orion upset Sherrard knocking the Tigers out of a share of the lead with Riverdale. …
Kleine Leaves House Race
Republican businessman Mark Kleine has withdrawn from the 17th District congressional race. The Galesburg resident submitted his withdrawal Tuesday, but will remain on the March 20 primary ballot, missing the January 11 deadline to remove his name. Kleine sent a…
Top Seeds Keep Winning In LTC Tourney
There were no surprises in round three of the girls Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament in Aledo Wednesday night. Mercer County turned it on in the second half to beat Rowva 46-31, top seeded Annawan got off to a slow start…
Aledo Crime Rate Down
Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan reported to the city council that Aledo’s crime rate has dropped last year. The council also recognized officer Gary Unsworth who had announced his retirement effective January 8th. Unsworth had been employed in the law…
Aledo Business To Expand
Cardinal Chrome Plating is adding a new plating line to its business. Tuesday night the Aledo City Council approved a TIF agreement with the owner of the business, Chris Shull. Located in Aledo’s Industrial Park, Cardinal Chrome Plating will utilize…
Eagles Get Big Road Win, Rockets Top Mustangs
It was “Pack the Place” Tuesday night at Galva and Mercer County overcame a 13 point second quarter deficit to pick up a Lincoln Trail Conference victory in a hostile environment. In the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, Rockridge notched wins…
Top Seeds Win In LTC Tournament
All the top seeds were winners in the girls Lincoln Trail Conference basketball tournament in Aledo. The host Golden Eagles recovered from a slow start to top West Central 50-21. Mercer County lead 19-15 at the half but gave up…