The most prevalent ethnicity in the Mercer County district's student body in the 2021-22 school year was white, according to the Illinois State Board of Education.
Today, on National Rural Health Day, we take a moment to honor and appreciate the dedication and hard work of our local health care workers in rural areas and small towns. These unsung heroes play a crucial role in keeping our communities healthy and safe, especially in times of emergencies.Rural areas often face unique challenges when it comes to accessing quality health care. The limited availability of medical facilities and resources, along with the long distances that patients have to travel for specialized treatments, can pose significant barriers to receiving...
State Senator Neil Anderson and Representative Norine Hammond joined forces with Meridian Illinois and the Salvation Army in Canton to distribute 100 hams and turkeys ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. The distribution event, organized through the Salvation Army, took place on Thursday, November 16 at the Salvation Army 360 Life Center in Canton.This partnership between the lawmakers and Meridian has been successful in previous years, and Senator Anderson expressed his satisfaction with the collaboration, stating, "We have found great success through this partnership with...
State Representative Dan Swanson, along with Birth to Five Illinois, will be hosting a 'Readers Make Leaders' family literacy event this Saturday. The event aims to promote the importance of literacy and provide an opportunity for families to engage in educational activities."Teaching a child to read is one of the greatest gifts you can give," said Swanson. "Literacy opens so many doors and so many opportunities for our children and grandchildren."The family-friendly event will take place at Swanson's district office in Woodhull from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and is free of...