Open House Planned For New Aledo Fire Station

An open house is planned for the new Aledo Fire Station on Saturday, June 1st at 2 p.m.  Construction began [Read the full article...]

Concealed Carry Passes Illinois House With Support Of Moffitt

After a long session of failed attempts to pass a concealed carry bill, one has made it out of the [Read the full article...]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 7.2 Percent

The Mercer County unemployment rate drops to 7.2 percent. The latest figure was released today by the Illinois Department of [Read the full article...]

Sports

Area Athletes Qualify for State Finals, Eagles Fall In Sectional Semi’s

Area track athletes qualified for the state finals Thursday while the Mercer County baseball team lost to Annawan-Wethersfield in the [Read the full article...]

WRMJ Interview: Basala Postgame After Sectional Loss

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County baseball coach Nick Basala tonight following the Golden Eagles 7-1 season [Read the full article...]

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Funerals

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Carole L. Rush – Private Service

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What's Happening

Fund Set Up For Viager, Turner And Harker Families

A fund has been set up for the Harker, Turner and Viager families. Donations can be made in person to [Read the full article...]

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