The Mercer County Fire Protection District, Medicine Creek Fire Protection District, and Mercer Fire Protection District responded to Smithfield Badger Farm 5 for a hog confinement fire on Tuesday, March 28. Mercer County Fire reports the fire went through the roof in the office portion of the facility when crews arrived at the scene of […]
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Mercer Homecoming Committee announces Lawnmower/Truck/Tractor pull
The Mercer Homecoming Committee has announced that a Lawnmower Pull will start at 9:00 am Monday, Sept 5. The Iowa/Missouri Truck and Tractor Pullers Association will be Pulling at 1:00 pm. There will be concessions on the grounds. Admission at the gate is $5.00 children 8 and under free. Anyone having questions may call Steve […]
Need something fun to do? Area events make it hard to choose
Gates open at 10 o’clock this morning for the Sliced Bread Jam Bluegrass Festival near Chillicothe. Three bands perform tonight. KBA Treblemakers are at 6 o’clock; the Peterson family is at 7, and Lonesome Road performs at 8 o’clock. Admission for today (Friday) is ten dollars for adults and five dollars for students from kindergarten […]