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Eagles, Red Storm, Chargers Win In Volleyball Action

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County improved to 6-2 in Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball action with a three game win over Ridgewood while United remained unbeaten on Tuesday night. In the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, Orion remained tied with [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Better Together Hosting ‘Change Over Time’ Sessions This Month

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

The group Mercer County Better Together hosting what they are calling “Change Over Time” sessions over the next few weeks. The first one is tonight at 7 p.m. at the Essley-Noble Museum in Aledo says [FULL STORY]

Three Aledo Sex Assault Cases Continued To Later This Fall

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three Aledo sex assault cases have been continued to later this fall. Gunner Terry, Michael Daniels and Eric Maurice Thirtyacre all appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning. The three are charged in separate [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Schmitt Takes Her Golf Game Back To State

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard junior Nikki Schmitt this morning. She has qualified for the 1A state golf meet this weekend in Decatur.

‘Pop Up Shops’ Again Offered At Button Building Later This Month

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street again offering “Pop Up Shops” at the Button Building in downtown Aledo later this month. It costs just $20 to reserve a space says Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. Again, www.aledomainstreet.com [FULL STORY]

Schmitt Qualifies For State

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Sherrard junior Nikki Schmitt qualified for the Class 1A girls state golf finals at the Metamora Sectional Monday. Schmitt earned a return trip to state with a 76. Bloomington Central Catholic won the team title [FULL STORY]

Added Enforcement For Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Over Weekend

October 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Results released from a special detail conducted by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend. The effort was funded by a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The added enforcement on Saturday resulted [FULL STORY]

Pappas Promoting Concerned Citizen Meeting Opposed To Mercer County Tax Increase

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Former Mercer County Board Member Ted Pappas participating in a meeting of concerned citizens this week opposed to the latest budget plan by the Mercer County Board. The fiscal year 2018 budget calls for raising [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Play Key Role For Democratic Party In 2018 Election Cycle

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Not only will Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos face a challenge from Republicans in the 2018 election cycle, but she’s also been appointed by Democrats to help candidates with game planning, specifically in rural areas. [FULL STORY]

Funds Continue To Be Raised For Proposed Viola Dog Park

October 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Funds continue to be raised for a proposed dog park in Viola. JoAnn Heil is leading the effort. The Village of Viola is donating land for the project. It’s located near the Viola Cemetery. Heil [FULL STORY]