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Orion Board Decides Against Reinstating Diamond As Charger Wrestling Coach

July 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

A vote to rehire Dan Diamond as Orion wrestling coach fails on a 5-2 vote. The Orion Board of Education met in closed session for over an hour Wednesday night before making their decision. Among [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Announces Return To School Draft Plan

July 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District announcing its “return to school” draft plan. Face coverings (Masks) are required at all times for everyone inside the school building. Parents/Guardians will have an opportunity to choose between in-person learning [FULL STORY]

Chicago Area Golf Pro Takes Over Ownership Of Fyre Lake Golf Course

July 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

More changes for the golf landscape in Mercer County. Business partners Larry Whitty and Mike Thoms have secured a purchase agreement for the sale of Fyre Lake Golf Course’s assets to PGA Certified Director of [FULL STORY]

Hawthorn Ridge Sold; Property May No Longer Serve As Golf Course

July 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course has been sold. Current owner Gary Baker announced the sale on the course’s Facebook page and confirmed it with WRMJ Wednesday afternoon. The sale is effective October 1, but Baker declined [FULL STORY]

‘Cinema At Central’ Scheduled For Friday

July 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Aledo Central Park hosting a “Cinema at Central.” The event is Friday night says Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy. Another “Cinema at Central” is planned for August 7th.

WRMJ Interview: Leading High School Football Writer Aching To Write About High School Football This Fall; But Questions Remain

July 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with longtime Illinois prep football writer Steve Soucie Tuesday morning. He is now in his 30th year in the newspaper business and currently works for the Joliet Herald-News.

Strong Turnout For Aledo Main Street Farmers Market This Summer

July 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street Farmers Market numbers are up this summer. An update from Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. The Farmers Market is open every Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m. at Aledo Central [FULL STORY]

Relay For Life of Mercer County Mission Continues This Summer Even Without Relay

July 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Although there is no actual Mercer County Relay for Life this summer, fundraising continues for the event. And a Luminaria Stroll is scheduled for Aug.15 at Aledo Central Park says organizer Sue Galambos… Again, [FULL STORY]

Highway Construction Careers Training Program Again Being Offered By BHC

July 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College continues to have great success with the Highway Construction Careers Training Program. Another offering begins August 10th with orientation sessions scheduled this month. This full-time, 13-week class covers math, job/life skills, blueprint [FULL STORY]

Frye’s Prison Report Date Extended Again Due To COVID-19 Pandemic

July 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

For a second time, former Country Bank executive Dana Frye’s report date to prison has been extended. He was scheduled to turn himself into the Federal Bureau of Prisons back on April 13th, but U.S. [FULL STORY]