A local bank again supporting local 4-H. Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois recently donated $4,200 to fourteen area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank:
- Alexis All Stars 4-H Club
- Country Kids 4-H Club
- Creative Kids 4-H Club
- Hamlet Handy Helpers
- Joy-Eliza Ag
- Kimel
- Lynox Loyals 4-H Club
- Mercer County 4-H Dog Club
- Peppy Partners
- Rio Livestock 4-H Club
- Saddle Teens 4-H Club
- Sherrard 4-H Club
- Teen Federation 4-H Club
The Friends of 4-H – Mercer County Fair was also a recipient of a $300 gift. The donations are meant to support programs for young people to learn real-world skills that will prepare them for the challenges of today and tomorrow.



