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WRMJ Interview: Jones & Eagles Thinking About Cuttin’ Down The Nets
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with first year Mercer County boys basketball coach Mike Jones on Friday night following a “Meet the Team” scrimmage.
Month: November 2017
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: Engwall & Eagles Set To Take Another Step Forward
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor previewed the the 2017/2018 girls basketball season with Mercer County head coach Kate Engwall this morning.
Western Illinois Today
Fundraiser Helps Toothmobile
The Mercer County Foundation for Health held a fundraiser at The Big Red Barn in New Windsor Thursday night to help raise money to improve the dental health of citizens of Mercer County. Mercer County [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Female Soldier Statue Dedication Part Of 2017 Mercer County Veterans Day Service
The 2017 Mercer County Veterans Day service will include the dedication of a female soldier statue near the Mercer County VFW. The VFW’s Nick Seefeld says Veterans Day this year will also include a “Battle [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Veterans Day Includes Fundraiser For Kneeling Soldier Statue At Mercer County VFW
Veterans Day in Mercer County will include a fundraiser for a statue project at the Mercer County VFW. Nick Seefeld of Aledo is helping organize the effort. The Mercer County Veterans Day service is at [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Man Sentenced To 11-Years In Federal Child Porn Case
An Aledo man has been sentenced to just over 11-years in prison on two federal child pornography counts. The 136-month sentence was handed down today in U.S. District Court in Rock Island to 36 year [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Board Approves Budget & Levy
The Mercer County Board approves the budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2018. There were no changes from last week’s Truth In Taxation hearing says County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo. The budget [FULL STORY]
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Lincoln Trail Announces All-Conference Volleball Team
The Lincoln Trail Conference has announced their All Conference Volleyball team for the 2017 season. Conference champion Wethersfield placed five players on the first team. Brittney Litton received the “Toney” Anderson Award as the conference’s [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Inmate Mental Health Service Coverage Added At Mercer County Jail
The Mercer County Board has approved spending $7,000 for inmate mental health service coverage. Sheriff Dave Staley says the service is definitely needed at the jail. The coverage is through Advanced Correctional Healthcare.
Western Illinois Today
Veterans Day Assembly at Sherrard High School Features Illinois National Guard Two-Star General
A Sherrard High School Veterans Day Assembly features an Illinois National Guard Two-Star General. The assembly, set for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the high school gym, will also honor local veterans. The keynote speaker is [FULL STORY]