Ryan J. Fell, 22, Monmouth, passed away Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010, in Kirkwood. The funeral was Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010, at First Christian Church in Monmouth.

Betty J. Jinks, 86, of New Boston, died Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2010, at Trinity, Muscatine. Services were Saturday, Aug. 21, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo.

Harry R. Strom, 63, of Matherville, died Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at Trinity, Rock Island, A graveside service was held on Sunday, Aug. 22 at Candor Cemetery in rural Seaton.

Vicki M. Loving, 55, of Alpha, died Wednesday, Aug. 25, 2010 at Trinity, Rock Island. Services were Saturday at Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Alpha.

Dorothy M. Roseboom, 69, of Aledo, died Tuesday, Aug. 24, 2010 at Trinity, Rock Island.  Services were Friday at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial was in the Aledo cemetery.

Sharon A. Patterson, 60, of Alpha, died Sunday, Aug. 22, 2010 surrounded by her family and friends after a 13-month battle with lung cancer. Services were 11 a.m. Thursday at the Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home in Alpha.

Speeding on a freeway is a good way to get stopped. Not a smart move for two New Jersey men carrying 65 kilos of heroin.

"Eagles Take Flight" is the name of the fund-raiser that a community group is using to raise more than $1.5 million for a sports complex upgrade at Mercer County High School.

Aledo is opening up its downtown streets for the 8th annual Antique Days on Saturday, Aug. 28, 2010. Live entertainment, a car show, tractor show, antique sales, games and much more will be in Aledo that day. From 2 - 5 p.m. four Aledo homes are opening their doors for a Tour of Homes.

Benjamin L. Sproston, 84, of Aledo, died Friday, Aug. 13, 2010, at the Mercer County Nursing Home in Aledo. Services were at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo.

Arthur C. Johnson, 99, of Aledo died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010, at the Mercer County Nursing Home in Aledo. Services are 11 a.m. Wednesday at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo.

Marjorie R. Cook, 80, of Gurnee, formerly of New Boston, passed away at home Aug. 9, 2010.

Alan R. Petersen, 73, of Alpha, died Saturday Aug. 14, 2010, at Seminary Manor in Galesburg. Services were 11 a.m. Tuesday at the Alpha Methodist Church.

Ralph George Gresch, 81, of Sherrard, went home to be with the Lord on Aug. 13, 2010 at the home of his son in Sherrard. He was surrounded by his family.

Willard J. "Bill" Greer, 86, of Aledo, formerly of Seaton, died Thursday Aug. 12, 2010 at the Mercer County Nursing Home in Aledo. A visitation will be from noon to 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 21, 2010 at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo.

Lillian L. Stineman, 86, of New Boston, died Sunday, Aug. 15, 2010, at the Aledo Rehab and Health Care Center. Services are Wednesday, 2:30 p.m., at the New Boston United Methodist church.

Joel F. Puckett, 49, of Millersburg died Saturday, Aug. 14, 2010 at his home. A time of remembrance will be held at 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, 2010, at the New Boston United Methodist Church. Visitation will be held immediately prior to services, beginning at 5 p.m.

The city of Aledo awarded the contract for demolition of the Henderson building to Lohman Excavating & Demolition, Hillsdale, for a cost of $24,674.

Local artists have a chance to have their work seen all over the world, with a Joy Post Office competition for their December holiday cancellation. This is the 25th year for the post office contest.

Brandy Emo works with some area youth who perhaps have too much time on their hands. The Aledo Police Department is working with a group called Aledo Project Hope, to help make this a better community.