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Bustos Delivers Library Of Congress Books To Sherrard Library

June 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Public Library gets a visit from Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos. And she brought books says Library Director Bobbi Jackson. Bustos also visited the construction site of the new library, which is set [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: The Challenge Of Being A Three-Sport Athlete In June

June 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Riley Fetterer this morning. Fetterer is a three-sport standout in football, basketball and baseball. He has commitments to all three sports during June.

DeLoose Resigns As Sherrard Softball Coach

June 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mike DeLoose is stepping down as Sherrard High School softball coach. His resignation is on the Unit 200 Board of Education agenda next Wednesday night. DeLoose spent five years at Sherrard, finishing this past season [FULL STORY]

Alaska Seafood Company Selling Product At Aledo Farmer’s Market

June 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

One of the featured attractions of the Aledo Main Street Farmer’s Market this season is Sitka Salmon Shares. They’re based in Alaska, but have a key hub in Galesburg and love to attend small town [FULL STORY]

Seven To Speak On Proposed Beekeeping Ban At Next Week’s Aledo City Council Meeting

June 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council will hear from the community next week on a proposed ordinance to ban beekeeping in town. Seven people are on Monday night’s agenda to speak on the issue. The council earlier [FULL STORY]

Mercer County YMCA Approved For Diabetes Prevention Program

June 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family YMCA approved to offer a diabetes prevention program next year. YMCA executive director Sarah Brown announced the program at this week’s Aledo Main Street Networking at Noon session.

WRMJ Interview: Stark County Grad Milroy Takes Over United Football Program

June 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with new United High School football coach David Milroy this morning.

Aledo Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Child Porn Case

June 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man will be sentenced this fall after pleading guilty to two federal child pornography counts. 35 year old Joaquin Cook entered the guilty plea today at U.S. District Court in Rock Island. He [FULL STORY]

District 7 Illinois State Police: Save Camping For Lake, Not Left Lane

June 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police District 7 Commander, Captain Victor Markowski, would like to remind drivers that the left lane on all controlled access roadways (interstates and highways with on/off ramps) is for passing only. This has [FULL STORY]

Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest Includes Regional Competition In Henry County

June 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Regional competitions are underway for the Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest. The nearest one is Thursday, June 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Henry County Fair. Two winners will be selected there with a chance [FULL STORY]