Feb 16, 2008 | Bettendorf News
“She was the first baby born in Mercer County that year and she only weighed 4 lbs., 13 ounces. But everything seemed fine”
Joni Caldwell's life wasn't always full of blessings. The Viola, Ill., mother of five, who organizes the annual Miss Mercer County beauty pageants, wrestled with the darker side of life during the early years ... via Bettendorf News
Charges filed in Aledo mobile home fire
“Upon arrival, we found a bedroom fully engulfed in fire”
Arson charges have been filed in an Aledo area mobile home fire. Justin Howell, 20, was arrested Thursday night after an investigation by the Mercer County Sheriff's Department and Illinois State Fire Marshal's ... via Bettendorf News
Buildings Shot At In Viola, Illinois
Police in Illinois are trying to figure out who's been shooting out windows in one town. via KWQC-TV Davenport
Matherville man pleads in arson case
ALEDO, Ill. -- A Mercer County man will be sentenced next month on an arson charge. via Bettendorf News
Only 1 contested race on ballot in Mercer County
The ballot is set for the Feb. 5 primary in Mercer County, with only one contested race. via Quad-City Times
Rock Island County primary: Coroner's race among contested elections
Three men will compete in the Feb. 5 primary to become the Democratic candidate for Rock Island County coroner. via Quad-City Times
Aledo soldiers return as heroes
“We had a private donation of $250 to help feed the PGR”
Aledo soldiers return as heroes By Cathy Decker/Staff Reporter Published: Tuesday, October 9, 2007 3:37 PM CDT E-mail this story | Print this page There were motorcycles, flags, fire engines and police ... via The Times-Record
Two Democrats in running for state's attorney
Mercer County will feature at least one primary contest next year. Mercer County incumbent State's Attorney Greg McHugh will see a challenger in the Democratic primary. via The Register-Mail
Welcome home for Mercer County soldiers
“I know my family will be there.”
By Cathy Decker/Staff Reporter Published: Wednesday, September 26, 2007 12:03 PM CDT Above are Staff Sergeant Carrie Dunn and Sergeant Shawna Witt, who are returning to Aledo after a 12-month deployment in ... via The Times-Record
“He described himself as a middle man”
Alex Doonan, 21, of Viola was sentenced to 24-months first offender probation by Judge James G. Conway, after hearing testimony from the state and defense at a sentencing hearing Monday, Sept. via The Times-Record
Couple arrested on arson charges
A Mercer County couple has been arrested on suspicion of arson and obstructing justice charges. via The Register-Mail
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