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Aledo American Legion Seeks Community Help For Property Improvements

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo American Legion needs some assistance, and you can help-out Thursday says Post Commander Jay Doherty. Again, if you’d like to mail in a contribution or donation, you can do so at 2000 State [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Mercer County High School’s Ag Machine & Power Class Doing Work

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Andrew Johnson. He is a student of the ag machine and power class. They recently completed a 1968 Mustang project and are now [FULL STORY]

Tigers Top Chargers

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard remained undefeated in Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division volleyball action with a win over Orion Tuesday night. On the links, the Tigers won a triangular over Monmouth-Roseville and Erie-Prophetstown. VOLLEYBALL Sherrard def [FULL STORY]

Big Plans For ‘Old’ Aledo Jr. High

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

An $11.7 million redevelopment plan announced for the former Aledo Junior High property. The details were presented to the Aledo City Council Tuesday night by Jon Davidshofer of the Rock Island Economic Growth Corp. Also [FULL STORY]

Dredging Project To Cause Temporary River Closure Near Keithsburg

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Rock Island District temporarily closing the main channel of the Mississippi River at river mile 425.7 in Pool 18 near Keithsburg, to move dredged material from Willow Bar Island [FULL STORY]

Meth Defendant No Show For Mercer County Court Appearance

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rural New Boston man fails to appear in court for his meth case. 54-year-old Lester Ward is facing a Class X felony. Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson asked for a warrant to be [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Property Taxes Due Friday

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

The second and final installment of 2020 payable 2021 Mercer County real estate taxes due later this week. There are a variety of ways to pay says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. The first installment [FULL STORY]

Missouri Accident Claims Life Of Aledo Man

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man has died in a traffic accident in Missouri. According to an online report at myMOinfo.com, 27-year-old Mathew Hedrick was pronounced dead Sunday after being taken to the hospital. Missouri Highway Patrol say [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Sawyer Weinert Helps Rockets Leap From Week 1 To Week 2

September 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior Sawyer Weinert on Monday. His play on both sides of the ball on Friday night helped the Rockets pick up a win over state ranked Sterling [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Governor Signs Swanson’s Fire Protection Bill

September 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill authored by local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The legislation involves fire protection districts. Swanson says the fire district consolidation bill becomes law on Jan. 1.