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Tour of Mercer County Projects to Celebrate Countywide Collaboration

September 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Over the past year, Mercer County Better Together (MCBT) has partnered with the Looser-Flake Foundation and entities across the county to upgrade 11 parks and recreation facilities across 9 Mercer County communities. A public project [FULL STORY]

Extension Hosting Harvest Of Horticulture & Tree Inventory Training At Aledo Fire Station Sept. 21

September 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The University of Illinois Extension hosting its Fall Harvest of Horticulture program Sept. 21st at the Aledo Fire Station. Public tree inventory training will also be offered later that day through a partnership with Trees [FULL STORY]

Aledo To Hire New City Administrator Monday

September 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo set to name a new city administrator. The appointment is on Monday night’s agenda. Police Chief Chris Sullivan has been serving as interim city administrator since last November when Erin Knackstedt [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Tigers, Chargers All Post Wins

September 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

In high school volleyball action Thursday night, Mercer County, Sherrard and Orion all posted victories. Mercer County beat Ridgewood in a non-conference match between Lincoln Trail Conference teams, Sherrard beat Morrison in the TRAC and [FULL STORY]

Steamers Top Rockets In TRAC Opener

September 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Fulton Steamers and Rockridge Rockets volleyball teams had very successful non-conference seasons as they met in their Three Rivers Athletic Conference opener Wednesday night. The Steamers remained unbeaten by beating the Rockets in straight [FULL STORY]

NFHS: Vaping Has Reached A Crisis Stage And Must Be Stopped

September 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

The following is a release from Dr. Karissa Niehoff, Executive Director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). INDIANAPOLIS, IN (September 11, 2019) — The issue of vaping has reached a crisis stage [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Leading Diaper Drive Through September

September 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

A diaper drive taking place this month through the Mercer County Health Department. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing provided an update on the drive at this week’s Aledo Main Street “Networking at [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Hood Keeps Marching Tigers In Line, In Step & In Tune

September 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School senior drum major Jared Hood this morning. The Marching Tigers just won a competition in Washington, Illinois last weekend.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Hillyer Still Plans To Play Golf When She’s An ‘Old Lady;’ But Also Wants To Play At State

September 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County junior golfer Mia Hillyer this morning. Hillyer didn’t begin playing the game until her freshman year, but has made steady progress each year and continues to [FULL STORY]

Rockets Win On The Court And Links

September 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets volleyball team continued their good play following the Carl Sandburg Tournament with a non-conference win over Galva. The Sherrard Tigers lost their match to a Lincoln Trail Conference foe. On the links, [FULL STORY]