WRMJ spoke with Sherrard girls track and field coach Todd Volkert this week. The Tigers won their third consecutive sectional title at the IHSA Class 1A Erie Sectional earlier this week. It was the 13th sectional championship for Volkert at…
WRMJ Interview: Nelson, Rockets Once Again Focused On Last Seven Games
WRMJ spoke with Rockridge head softball coach John Nelson after the Rockets (27-1, 12-0 TRAC West) beat Erie-Prophetstown 7-0 Thursday. The Rockets open the postseason Tuesday, May 16, against either Mendota or Princeton at the IHSA Class 2A Prophetstown Regional.…
Brown’s 20th HR Powers Rockets Past E-P; Orion Clinches TRAC West Baseball Title
Rockridge (27-1, 12-0 TRAC West) wrapped up a perfect conference schedule with a 7-0 win over Erie-Prophetstown (8-14, 5-7 TRAC West) Thursday. Payton Brown hit her 20th home run of the season in the victory. Kendra Lewis also went deep…
Viola Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Charge
A traffic stop in Viola results in multiple charges for a Galesburg man. 29 year old David R. Carlson was taken into custody on Wednesday by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies with assistance from the Viola Police Department on a Knox…
Aquatics Center In Fundraising Mode; Fenton Park Pool Will Open This Summer
Even though an aquatics center is on the drawing board for Aledo, the Fenton Park Pool will open this summer. An update from Aledo Park District Commissioner Tanner Dunn. The pool was constructed in 1938 and 1939 as part of…
Deadline Nearing For Aledo City Administrator Applications
The application deadline is approaching for the City of Aledo administrator job. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the job search earlier this month. The city council has decided to split the city administrator and police chief position, which…