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Fall Arrives In Downtown Aledo

  There’s a slight chill in the air and a light breeze as Fall Fest arrives in downtown Aledo. Aledo Fall Fest started at 10 a.m. and goes until 3:00PM. Come shop in the 100 block of East Main Street…

In Studio: Don Greer Talks About Veteran’s Ball

After a break caused by covid, the annual Veteran’s Ball is Saturday, November 4, at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo. Don Greer stopped by for a special edition of Focus to talk about the event. If you’d like to…

Leaders Meet As Ambulance Service Deadline Nears

A meeting was held yesterday to talk about the critical need for ambulance service in the area. The Fire Protection Districts of Aledo, Greene, Joy, Seaton, and the City of Keithsburg jointly contract with Genesis Ambulance for emergency ambulance service.…

Attention Fans: The Spotlight Is On You Friday Nights

As Mercer County, Sherrard, Orion, and Rockridge face their weekly opponents – take a selfie wherever you are listening and share it with WRMJ! Show us the fun you are having across Western Illinois watching high school sports. Remember to…

Colin’s Corner: MERCO Cross Country Comes To WRMJ

Several members of the Mercer County Cross Country team are pictured along with Coach Pete Nelson, standing. Seated, left to right, are Sophia Santiago, Ingrid Hays, Mason Coulter, Corbin Sturgill, and Jack McKnight. The group spent some time on-air with…

Mercer County Sheriff Asked About Ambulance Coverage & Mutual Aid

Some discussions about ambulance coverage and mutual aid in the Mercer County area. There have been some staffing challenges says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. Terrill was asked about the issue at this week’s Mercer County Board meeting.

Donald Lee Clute – Services 5/31/23

Donald Lee Clute, 91, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:54 am, Monday, May 22, 2023 in Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, at the Norwood Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Burial will be in Norwood Cemetery.…

JoAnne Barnes – Services 5/3/23

JoAnne Barnes, 92 of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, April 29, 2023, due to natural causes at Mercer Manor of Aledo. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at St. Anthony’s Catholic…