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Sherrard Tigers To Have Fourth Different Head Softball Coach In Four Seasons

July 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School is again searching for a varsity softball coach. Rick Bertelsen has resigned after just one season. Sherrard superintendent Alan Boucher confirmed the resignation with WRMJ this morning. Bertelsen replaced his daughter, former [FULL STORY]

Eight Apply For Aledo City Administrator Position

July 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

Eight candidates have applied for the Aledo city administrator job. No definitive timeline has been established on filling the position, but Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the search earlier this month. Police [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Senior Center Seeks Help From City For Lighting Upgrade

July 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Senior Center seeking assistance from the City of Aledo for a lighting project at the facility. Annette Speer is the secretary/treasurer of the senior center board and she addressed the Aledo City [FULL STORY]

Excessive Heat Warning Wednesday Afternoon Through Saturday Night

July 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…EXCESSIVE HEAT WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FOR WRMJ LISTENING FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY… * Heat Index Values…100 to 105 today then ranging from 100 [FULL STORY]

New Boston Woman Charged With Class X Felony Meth Count In Henry County

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

A New Boston woman facing a Class X felony methamphetamine charge in Henry County. 45 year old Donna Shoemaker is also facing a Class 1 felony meth count stemming from a July 9th arrest. A [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: United High School Grad & Alexis Native Simpson Running For Mercer County State’s Attorney

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

United High School grad and Alexis native Grace Simpson has announced her candidacy for Mercer County State’s Attorney. She will run on the Republican ticket during the 2020 election cycle. Simpson currently works as a [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Honor Marker Fundraiser Thursday At Aledo Central Park

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Funds being raised for the Mercer County Honor Marker Program this week. Pork chop meals are being served during the Aledo Main Street Farmers Market this Thursday from 4 to 6:30 p.m. at Aledo Central [FULL STORY]

Enrollment Now Open For Mercer County Project NOW Head Start

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Project NOW, Community Action Agency announces Head Start Open Enrollment Days, July 15th-to-August 2nd from 9:00 a.m.-to-3:00 p.m. Applications are being taken for families with children ages 3 to 5 years old, who are [FULL STORY]

Mercer County OEM Prepares For Heat Wave; Cooling Centers Available

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Office of Emergency Management offering a few reminders as the WRMJ listening area braces for excessive heat for the remainder of the week. Director Angie Litterst spoke with WRMJ this morning.

Time For Tots Preschool Registration

July 16, 2019 Cynthia Stoner

Time For Tots Preschool, located at Calvary Lutheran Church in New Windsor, is holding registration for the upcoming school year. Applications are being accepted for children ages 3 – 6. To register your child or [FULL STORY]