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Golden Eagles Drop Season Opener

August 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County volleyball team opened the 2018 season at home against Monmouth-Roseville Wednesday night and the Titans came away with the victory. United also fell, losing to Alleman. On the links, Sherrard slipped by [FULL STORY]

A Day After Court, New Boston Man Arrested Again

August 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

A day after agreeing to a negotiated plea in a meth case in Mercer County Circuit Court, a New Boston man runs into trouble again. 46 year old Trevor Shoemaker was arrested Tuesday by Mercer [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Mental Health Action Plan Unveiled

August 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

A significant investment in mental health services unveiled this morning in Mercer County. The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program involves a nurse navigation model and is funded through a three-year $560,000 grant from the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Senior Hagens Wins American Legion Essay Contest

August 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School senior Dani Hagens wins 1st place at the state level for the 11th-12th grade division, for the Department of Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest. Hagens received a $1,200 scholarship for her winning essay. On [FULL STORY]

RMA Memorial To Be Dedicated At Site Of Former School

August 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

Over 80 Roosevelt Military Academy alumni expected in town this weekend. A reunion is planned for Saturday with several activities scheduled, including an RMA memorial dedication at the site of the former school says Aledo [FULL STORY]

Fall Sports Season Heats Up

August 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

The high school sports season started to heat up on Tuesday with more and more schools taking to the court, courses and fields. Orion and Sherrard opened their volleyball seasons with victories while the Orion-Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Now Permanent Prescription Drug Disposal Site

August 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department now serves as a permanent site for prescription pill drug disposal. The program is called P2D2 and is a partnership with the Illinois Sheriff’s Association says Mercer County Sheriff Dave [FULL STORY]

New Boston Child Abuse Case Continued To Next Month

August 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

Another court continuance for a New Boston man charged in a child abuse case. 27 year old Bradley Clark will be back in Mercer County Circuit Court September 17th after making a brief court appearance [FULL STORY]

Former Music Teacher To Participate In Mercer County Sing Off

August 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

How much does the Mercer County High School auditorium mean to a former music teacher? A lot. Maurice Stephens taught at former Aledo High School in the 1970’s and he’s coming back to participate in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 2018 High School Football Season Means Top Notch Facility For Aledo Grad Linboom

August 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with 1993 Aledo grad Job Linboom this morning. He is the head coach at Deer Creek-Mackinaw and they welcome a brand new football facility in 2018. His conference also [FULL STORY]