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December Pre-Trial For Seaton Man Charged In Sex Assault Case

A Seaton man’s child sex assault case has been pushed to later this year. 45-year-old Frank W. Wheeler appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Tuesday for a pre-trial conference with the matter continued to Dec. 12. The delay was attributed…

City Hopes For Progress On Former Casey’s Lot

What is the future of the former Casey’s lot in Aledo? Not much to report says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch making his comments following Monday night’s Aledo City Council meeting.

Sherrard Woman Waives Prelim In Animal Cruelty Case; Pre-Trial Scheduled For December

A Sherrard woman has pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty and unlawful communication with a witness charges. 59-year-old Karen Plambeck faces six felony counts. She appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Tuesday morning where she waived her preliminary hearing. A…

Local Farm To Table Event Raises Funds For Mercer County & Sherrard School District Backpack Program

They called it “The Gathering Table.” A collaboration between Aledo Main Street and the Mercer Foundation for Health over the weekend that raised approximately $10,000 for the Mercer County and Sherrard School District Backpack Program says Aledo Main Street Director…

Aledo Youth Honored By Illinois Council For Exceptional Children

An Aledo youth earning statewide recognition. Hallee Kammerman is receiving a “Yes I Can!” Award from the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children. She will be honored later this year at an event in Naperville. Hallee is a 5th grader at…

Oct. 22 Open House Set For Mercer County Animal Control

Mercer County Animal Control hosting an open house next weekend. The event is Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22. The facility is located behind the Mercer County Highway Department, at 1638 Illinois Route 17, Aledo. The day will also…

WRMJ Audio: NFHS Rolls Out Bench Bad Behavior Campaign & Website

In an effort to promote officiating and curb bad behavior at high school sporting events, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has unveiled a campaign and website called Bench Bad Behavior. Jim Taylor spoke with NFHS Director…

Medicare Enrollment Begins This Weekend; SHIP Counselor Available Through Mercer County Senior Center

Mercer County senior citizens being reminded about the open enrollment period for Medicare, which begins Saturday. Navigating the many options for health and drug coverage can be overwhelming. So the Illinois Department on Aging offers guidance each year says Senior…

Push For Aledo Motel Tax Stalled

The Aledo City Council not moving forward with creating a hotel and motel room renting tax. The issue was discussed at an Ordinance Committee meeting Thursday night and a motion to move the item to the full city council died…