The Matherville Lakeside Path officially opening this weekend. A celebration is planned for Saturday says project coordinator Alex Johnson. The 1.25-mile path begins on the beachside and moves through the old campground on the east side of the lake. Fireworks…
An Aledo man sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in a burglary case. 22-year-old Christopher Yowger pleaded guilty to the class 2 felony in January and was sentenced last week in Mercer County Circuit Court. Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace…
WRMJ spoke with new Sherrard School District superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson Wednesday morning. He begins his new job Friday.
Voters in the Greene Township Fire Protection District okay a referendum. Viola Fire Chief Jim Morrison says the issue involves maintaining ambulance service. Voters approved the referendum 319 to 134 Tuesday night. The Greene Township Fire Protection District contracts with…
Preemption Township voters say no to side-by-side usage on township roads. The non-binding referendum was on Tuesday’s primary ballot. Preemption Township Supervisor Larry “Pete” Adams says there has been plenty of conversation on the topic. The Preemption Township Board will…
Freshman U.S. Representative Mary Miller is the Republican nominee in the race for Illinois’ 15th District House seat. The newly drawn 15th includes a portion of Mercer County. Miller defeated fellow incumbent Rodney Davis in Tuesday’s primary. Miller was endorsed…
