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Aledo Holly Days This Weekend
Aledo Holly Days set for this weekend. Some of the highlights from Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. The theme for this year’s event is “Christmas in Paradise”.
Month: December 2018
Local Sports
Eagles Pick Up LTC Win, Tigers Win On The Mat
Mercer County picked up their first girls Lincoln Trail Conference basketball win on the road at Galva Wednesday night and United was also a winner. In wrestling, Sherrard handled Morrison and the Orion Chargers picked [FULL STORY]
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Bustos Announcing $2-Million In USDA Funding For Woodhull
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing more than $2-million in federal funding for Woodhull. The money is from the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Rural Development program. Specifically, the USDA is investing $1,198,000 in grants and [FULL STORY]
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Mercer County Hunters Take In 851 Deer During Two Firearm Seasons
The Mercer County deer harvest up in 2018. Hunters bagged 851 during the two firearm weekends, which is 18 greater than last year. The deer kill was 618 in the first weekend Nov. 16-18 and [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Eagles Slip By Tigers, Rockets Come Up Short
Mercer County went on the road Tuesday night and came away with a two point win over Sherrard. Rockridge hosted state ranked Sterling Newman and fell by one. In wrestling, Mercer County won at Macomb [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: Pride In Pep Band For MERCO’s Reusch; Also Throws A Mean Baseball
WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County senior Jake Reusch this morning. The two discussed the Mercer County pep band, as Jake plays the trumpet. He’s also a key member of the Golden [FULL STORY]
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Aledo Introduces Two New Police Officers
The City of Aledo has two new part-time police officers. They were introduced at last night’s Aledo City Council meeting by Police Chief Chris Sullivan. Also last night, the Aledo City Council adopted the Fiscal [FULL STORY]
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Man Dies From Self Inflicted Stab Wound; North Henderson Incident Under Investigation
Authorities respond to a 911 call in North Henderson where a man was apparently injured from a self-inflicted stab wound. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report, the individual was transported Monday to Cottage [FULL STORY]
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Juvenile Crashes Stolen Car In Warren County After Being Spotted In Mercer County
A juvenile has been arrested after crashing a stolen vehicle in Warren County. It happened Monday as the vehicle had been spotted in Monmouth and then Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies located the car on Illinois [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Senior Olson Designs Special Joy Holiday Postal Cancellation
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior Gracie Olson today. The talented art student designed this year’s special Joy holiday postal cancellation, available through December at the Joy Post Office.