Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia supporting legislation unveiled by the Illinois Senate Republican Caucus. The Senators’ legislative package aims to empower parents with new bills designed to allow them greater access to school curriculums and a voice in…
The Illinois State Police cautions motorists who engage in acts that could endanger the safety of the motoring public. Illinois State Police officials have become aware of a planned event along several interstate corridors scheduled for Saturday, February 26 to…
The final deer hunting numbers have been tabulated for Mercer County from this past season. Youth hunters took in 6 deer; muzzleloader hunters 33; late winter hunters 108; firearm hunters 740; and archery hunters 504 for a total deer harvest…
WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School principal Stacey Day Thursday following an email she sent to parents. MCHS Parents – I’m sure some of you have seen or heard the story on the news over the weekend…
A walking trail circling Matherville Lake is on the way this summer. Alex Johnson is helping lead the project. The 1.25-mile path will begin on the beachside and move through the old campground on the east side of the lake.
Local State Senator Neil Anderson’s bill to classify dispatchers as first responders passes the State Senate. The bill won unanimous approval in the State Senate on a 53-to-0 vote and now moves to the Illinois House, where the measure is…
A public meeting details Aledo’s proposed new TIF district. Steve Kline is a consultant with The Economic Development Group. He’s helping the Aledo City Council with the process. The public meeting was held Tuesday night prior to the regular Aledo…
The Lincoln Trail and Prairieland conferences are merging for high school football effective with the 2023 season. The move only applies to football. Mercer County will be on the big school side of the new alignment with Elmwood-Brimfield, Farmington, West…
Aledo moving forward with a Fourth of July fireworks show this summer. Some details ironed out at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Also last night, the council approved the appointment of Ila Bertrand to serve as alderman in Ward 1.…
Local farmers invited to a carbon markets program hosted by the University of Illinois Extension this week. It’s all about what questions they should be asking says the extension’s Sarah Sellers. The program is Thursday from 9 a.m. to noon…
