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More Pies Needed For Rhubarb Fest

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Rhubarb Festival is just five weeks away and there’s a call to action. More pies are needed says Rhubarb Fest co-chair Pam Myers. Last year, more than 3,500 pies were sold at Rhubarb [FULL STORY]

Wagner Re-Elected Mercer County School Board President

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

Julie Wagner will continue to serve as Mercer County School Board president. She was re-elected to the position by the Unit 404 Board of Education last night. Don Yates will serve as vice president.

Jones Hired As Mercer County Boys Basketball Coach

April 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mike Jones will take over the Mercer County boys basketball program. He was hired on a unanimous vote by the Unit 404 Board of Education tonight. Jones is a 2001 Sherrard High School grad and [FULL STORY]

2017 Aledo Central Park Band Shell Season Opens This Weekend

April 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

The 2017 Aledo Central Park Band Shell season is set to kick off this weekend. Band Shell organizer Rusty Ruggles says they’ve scheduled a lot of entertainment through August. This marks the 12th year for [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: It’s Speed, Speed & More Speed For Mercer County’s Kellog

April 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County track athlete Wyatt Kellog this morning. The junior is having a big year running the anchor of the Golden Eagles 4×100 and 4×200 relay teams.

Mercer County Wins Invite, Rockets Sweep Rams

April 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County won both the boys and girls Golden Eagle Track Invitational Tuesday night. In baseball, Mercer County took two from West Central in the Lincoln Trail while Rockridge bested Riverdale. In softbal, West Central [FULL STORY]

Aledo, Joy & Viola Serving As Take Back Day Locations Saturday

April 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three Mercer County sites will serve as Take Back Day locations this weekend. The day serves as a chance to get rid of unused or unwanted prescriptions says Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. In addition [FULL STORY]

Village Of Seaton Hoping Post Office Can Move To Bank Building

April 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Seaton Post Office could have a new home and it may be the Seaton bank building. Outgoing Village President Bob Springer is hoping things can work out. The village assumed ownership of the Seaton [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Gibson Talks Bass Fishing & State Basketball Tourney Attendance

April 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson this morning. The two discussed the IHSA’s state tournament series in bass fishing as well as attendance at the state basketball tournament.

Eagles Sweep Rebels, Tigers And Chargers Split

April 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County went on the road for a softball doubleheader against Stark County and came away with a sweep. United split with Galva in other Lincoln Trail Conference play and Orion upended Sherrard in the [FULL STORY]