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WRMJ Interview: Rural Mercer County Roots Still A Big Deal For Fulton’s Lower

July 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

Fulton head football coach and Aledo grad Patrick Lower brought his Steamer team to Mercer County High School for a summer workout with the Golden Eagles today. It marked the first time he returned to [FULL STORY]

Milan Legion Wins 3rd Division Championship

July 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

For the first time in the program’s history, Milan Post 569 has won the 3rd Division American Legion tournament and will make it’s first trip to state. Milan Legion 569 topped Oneida Legion 727 2-1 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Many Local Connections On State Bound Milan Legion Team, Including Three BJ Luxmore Scholarship Recipients

July 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

There are a number of local connections with the state bound Milan Legion baseball team. There are youth baseball teammates, high school teammates and even future college teammates. There are also three B.J. Luxmore Memorial [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Allowing Dual Participation This Fall

July 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School athletic director and football coach Andrew Hofer this morning. Hofer has confirmed that Mercer County is allowing dual participation this fall with at least [FULL STORY]

Another Band Shell Concert Thursday

July 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

There are a few more summer performances at the Aledo Central Park Band Shell. A rundown from band shell spokesman Rusty Ruggles. Thursday night’s concert begins at 7 p.m.

WRMJ Interview: ‘Go Getter’ Fetterer Even Has Time For Bible School This Summer

July 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge multi-sport athlete Riley Fetterer this morning. He is playing a key role on the Milan Legion baseball team this summer, but had to make a choice on [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Man Denied Executive Clemency In Sex Assault Case

July 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

A former Aledo man serving 20 years in prison for his role in a sex assault case has been denied executive clemency. In his petition filed last year, 30 year old Ryan Bell claimed he [FULL STORY]

R.I. County Fair Beef Barn Named In Honor Of Area Livestock Family

July 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Fair honoring an area livestock family. The beef complex at the fairgrounds in East Moline now named in honor of the Blaser family. Son Blair from Reynolds says his mother began [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

60 Homes Have Sold In Mercer County This Year

July 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

Through the halfway point of 2018, 60 homes have sold in Mercer County. That’s 33 less than the same period a year ago, according to recent numbers released by Illinois REALTORS. The median sales price [FULL STORY]

City of Aledo Accepting Development Proposals For Button Building

July 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo accepting purchase proposals for the Button Building through next month. Economic Development Director Tarah Sipes says the deadline to submit proposals is August 31. For more information, you can contact Sipes [FULL STORY]