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Building On Recent Success; Request For Proposals Now Sought For Button Building

September 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

Some positive momentum continuing for Aledo. An $11.7 million redevelopment plan was announced last week for the former Aledo Junior High property. A new business has also opened downtown called Daisy Bliss Beautique. And the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Henry & Hofer Up Early For Sportsline

September 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jeff Henry and Andrew Hofer on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning. Jeff Henry: Andrew Hofer:

Mercer County and Rockridge Victorious, Sherrard Falls In Week 3

September 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles notched their first win of the 2021 season with a 40-26 win over United Friday night. Mercer County trailed 26-24 after three quarters. David Meece gave the Golden Eagles the [FULL STORY]

Dandy First Year For Danndee Flowers

September 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

The flower season was good for Danndee Flowers. Kate Danner opened the weekend agritourism business west of Aledo earlier this summer. Danndee Flowers opened in late July. The last day of the season was Monday. [FULL STORY]

Tigers Keep Rolling In TRAC

September 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard remained undefeated (4-0) in Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division volleyball with a three game win over Erie-Prophetstown. Orion-Sherrard stopped Limestone in soccer. Rockridge won a triangular over Monmouth-Roseville and Hall in boys golf. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: #PorkandPigskins; Finding A State Champ In Porkchops

September 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The IHSA and the Illinois Pork Producers Association teaming up to present the 2021 Pork & Pigskins Championship, which will crown the best porkchop sandwich in the state among IHSA concession stand chefs. So far [FULL STORY]

Eliza Lions Club Tractor Drive This Weekend

September 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Eliza Lions Club tractor drive is back. The event is Saturday says organizer Dick Nash. For any questions or additional information, contact Nash at 309-537-3536.

WRMJ Interview: New Vibe & New Business; Downtown Aledo Now Home To Daisy Bliss Beautique

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Monica McCleary Wednesday afternoon. She is the owner of Daisy Bliss Beautique, set to open in the former Hall’s Shoes storefront in downtown Aledo. The grand opening is [FULL STORY]

Local Schools Continue To Benefit From Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation awarding nearly $200,000 in grant funding to the Mercer County and Sherrard school districts. With the funding, Sherrard plans to take multiple approaches to its commitment to innovation, from outfitting an [FULL STORY]

Suspect Still Being Sought In Sherrard Teen’s Shooting Death

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Information continues to be sought on the whereabouts of a Quad Cities man charged with gunning down a Sherrard teen late last year. 16-year-old Dylan McAlester was killed in mid-December in Rock Island. An arrest [FULL STORY]