Month: September 2018

The University of Illinois Extension hosting a Tree Health Workshop in Aledo this weekend.  Among the topics discussed will be oak wilt and Emerald Ash Borer. The extension’s Martha Smith will be the presenter. She [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council wants more information on potential costs before deciding the fate of downtown’s Button Building.  Up for discussion is a massive roof repair or demolition says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The item was [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council’s Finance Committee in consensus for City Hall to begin contract negotiations for single waste hauler services with Jackson Disposal. The discussion last night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Once finalized, the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visted with Rockridge Milan Area Rotary Club Student of the Month Lucas Buckrop this morning.  

They called it “The Most Amazing Harvest” and Aledo artist Michael Clark documented the event with a mural in Galva. The story involved a group of farmers coming together to harvest the crop of cancer [FULL STORY]

24 homes sold in Mercer County last month with a median price of $77,875.  So far this year, 105 homes have sold with an average price of $102,000. That compares to 116 last year at [FULL STORY]