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Viola Man Receives Not Guilty Verdict In Sexual Abuse Bench Trial

July 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Viola man has been found not guilty in a Mercer County sex abuse case. A judge acquitted 33-year-old Gregory Wilson of two Class 2 felony counts of aggravated criminal sexual abuse in Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Superintendent’s Trial Pushed Back To Thursday

July 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

The start of a bench trial for the superintendent of the Mercer County School District has been pushed back one day. Tim Farquer’s trial was scheduled to begin on Wednesday morning in Mercer County Circuit [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Holding 4th Annual Healthy Living Fair Next Week

July 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department is hosting a Healthy Living Fair at Aledo Central Park next week. The event is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 6. The Mercer County Health Department’s [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Approves Track Respray Project

July 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District has approved a project to respray its track. The all-weather track at Mercer County High School is now 12 years old. Mercer County School District Deputy Superintendent Stacey Day says [FULL STORY]

Mercer Foundation For Health Has New Program Director

July 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer Foundation for Health has a new program director. Chip King started in the role earlier this month. King has previously served as an alderman for the City of New Boston. The Foundation’s primary [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Rockridge Standout Schwigen To Play D1 At WIU

July 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School standout senior multi-sport athlete Cullen Schwigen on Monday. Over the weekend, Schwigen (QB/LB) announced his commitment to play football at Western Illinois University. Schwigen is a two-time all-stater in [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man Arrested On Meth Charges

July 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man is facing meth charges in Mercer County following a weekend arrest. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, deputies took 56-year-old Brian Nelson into custody on Friday on multiple [FULL STORY]

Day Wants To Shine Positive Light On MerCo Following Challenging 2025-26 School Year

July 24, 2026 Ty Taylor

New Mercer County School District Deputy Superintendent Stacey Day says she wants to shine a positive light on the district as she takes over. Day, who is currently serving as acting superintendent of the district, [FULL STORY]

Aledo Aquatics Center Project Nearing Completion, No Opening Date Set Yet

July 23, 2026 Ty Taylor

As construction of the brand-new Aledo Aquatics Center nears completion, Aledo city officials say they’re unsure it will open this year. On Monday night, Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the project to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Aledo Grad Lower Entering 20th Season Leading Fulton, Brings Steamers To George Pratt Memorial Field Each Summer

July 22, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Fulton High School football coach Patrick Lower at George Pratt Memorial Field on Wednesday following a multi-team 11-on-11 event with Mercer County and ROWVA-Williamsfield. Lower, a 1994 Aledo High School graduate, is [FULL STORY]