A deadline is looming for the new Farm Bill and reaction from Congresswoman Mary Miller, who represents Aledo and western Mercer County. The current Farm Bill expires on September 30th and Miller says spending on the reauthorization needs to be…
WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior cross country runner Madison Mathis for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. The Tigers won the Gary Coates Invitational over the weekend in Princeton. Mathis paced the Tigers at the event, finishing in fourth…
The Mercer County School District’s art program getting set for a big week next week. High school art teacher Tara Guidinger says the feature is an Art Gala, but there’s also an Art Walk and Art Reception. The downtown Art…
Master Gardeners of Mercer County gathering this week for the Fall Harvest of Horticulture. University of Illinois Extension Horticulture Educator Emily Swihart says the program is Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. Among the presenters…
Margo Price returns to Illinois this weekend. The Aledo High School grad performs Thursday night at The Castle Theatre in Bloomington as part of her ‘Til TheWheels Fall Off Tour. She’ll also be playing Sunday night at Wooly’s in Des…
It’s round three for Central Park Grooves at the Aledo Central Park Band Shell this weekend. Organizer Rusty Ruggles says a good act is lined up for Saturday night. The band shell will also likely host a Ride 17 performance…
A new recreational opportunity in Mercer County. Mercer County Motorsports opens this weekend. There’s plenty to do at the site says Evan Kellett. The property received zoning approval earlier this month by the Mercer County board. The site is located…
The Aledo City Council seeking another round of Safe Routes to School grant funding. An update from mayor Chris Hagloch. The city council approved a resolution last week supporting the latest grant application.
The Sherrard Veterans Memorial officially dedicated over the weekend. The ceremony was Sunday. Those in attendance included local State Rep. Dan Swanson. Local veteran Rolland Johnson pleased to see a veterans memorial in Sherrard. Johnson is a 1960 Sherrard High…
Tractor enthusiasts get together at Rodeo Park in New Windsor this weekend. It’s the 38th Annual Edwards River Antique Engine Association Fall Show. Dick McMeekan of Viola is a club member. The show is Saturday and Sunday from 8 a.m.…
