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Aledo Police Department To Host Drug Take Back Site Saturday

October 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Police Department partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency this weekend to participate in the National Drug Take Back program. The effort offers a safe way to get rid of unwanted or unused prescription [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: A Chicago Recruiting Story

October 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of a high school basketball recruiting story out of Chicago this week. The story detailed here.

Chargers Win Sixth Straight Regional, Rockets Fall To Rams

October 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Orion Chargers won their sixth straight Class 2A volleyball regional championship by beating Bureau Valley on the Rams home floor Thursday night. Orion won in straight games 25-21, 25-23 to advance to Monday’s Oregon [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 4.3 Percent

October 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. The number is for September and represents a 1.4 percent improvement from the same period a year ago, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment [FULL STORY]

Three Rockridge Grads To Receive American FFA Degrees This Weekend

October 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge FFA adviser Al Hyett from Indianapolis this morning. Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their [FULL STORY]

Matherville Woman Arrested On Probation Violation In Meth Case

October 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Matherville woman who pleaded guilty to a meth charge last month, has been arrested on a probation violation. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department reports that 26 year old Erica Sandusky was picked up on [FULL STORY]

County Board Sets Truth In Taxation Hearing For Nov. 1

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has set a truth in taxation hearing for next week. The session is Wednesday, November 1st at 6 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo. Those residents interested in providing [FULL STORY]

Sheriff’s Dept. Offering National Drug Take Back Locations In Seaton & Matherville This Weekend

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency this weekend to participate in the National Drug Take Back effort. The program offers a safe way to get rid of unwanted or unused [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Tigers Season Ends, Red Storm, Rockets & Chargers Advance

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Sherrard saw their volleyball season come to a close in regional semi-final play Tuesday night. At the West Central Regional, United defeated Mercer County in a three game match while at Sherrard, [FULL STORY]

Button Building Hosts ‘Pop Up Shops’ Friday & Saturday

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another round of “Pop Up Shops” being planned for downtown Aledo’s Button Building later this week. It’s a joint effort between Aledo Main Street and the City of Aledo says Main Street Executive Director Dana [FULL STORY]