The Rockridge community mourning the loss of retired coach and teacher Rick Amy. He had a 35-year career with the district. Coach Amy spoke with WRMJ back in 2019—celebrating the 25th anniversary of the 1994 football state title for the…
A large crowd made its way to downtown Aledo Friday night for Holly Days. WRMJ’s Trees in the Park got things started at 5 pm. This year the judges chose the tree sponsored by Genesis Health Group and decorated by…
WRMJ visited with newly named Sherrard School District superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson Friday morning. He grew up in the Viola and New Windsor areas and is a 1990 graduate of Sherrard High School.
WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School senior Cody Dutton Thursday morning. He is playing the lead in this weekend’s school play (shows 7 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday). He’s also a proud pep band member and played goalkeeper…
Aledo Fire Chief Dennis Litwiler is retiring. He has spent 44 years with the department, including the last 20 as chief. He began serving as an Aledo firefighter in 1978 and was appointed chief in December of 2001. He played…
Aledo Holly Days this weekend. Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy says the main attraction is an electric light parade. The electric light parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday.
Bond has been set at $300,000 for an Orion man charged in a child porn investigation. Illinois State Police announce the arrest of 22-year-old Frank Laughner. He was taken into custody on Wednesday. He is facing two Class X felony…
Mercer County Health Department announcing a sharp increase in the number of COVID tests conducted and the number of positives this week. An update from administrator Carla Ewing. The Mercer County Health Department is currently offering COVID-19 vaccine clinics weekly…
The Illinois Commerce Commission is announcing a new phone area code. The new 861 area code will cover the current 309 area code as the supply of numbers under 309 dwindles. The 861 code will begin to be issued in…
WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School junior Rylan Marr on Tuesday. He plays trombone in the pep band.
