The Mercer County Fire District has issued a burn ban as heavy winds are expected to hit the area on Thursday and Friday.

Mercer County voters may have a different experience in the next election. While some voters may have to travel somewhat farther to cast their ballots, they will hopefully not have to wait as long as ...

Whitney Johns was sworn in last week as judge of the the 50th Judicial Circuit, which encompasses Mercer and Boyle counties.