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Mercer County Unemployment Rate Dips Under 4-Percent

October 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is now at 3.5 percent. The number is for September and compares to 6.4 percent one year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Man Wants Guilty Plea Withdrawn In Sex Assault Case

October 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Aledo man is again seeking to withdraw his guilty plea in a 2006 criminal sexual assault case. The case involves 33-year-old Ryan Bell, who is serving 20 years in prison. Oral arguments were [FULL STORY]

Local Man Moving Forward With Auction College

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard businessman starting an auction college. David Aeschliman unveiled the idea earlier this fall. It’s called Walnut Creek Auction College. You can learn more at walnutcreekauction.com. He plans to offer classes in both the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Responds To Threat At High School

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District released the following statement to parents Wednesday: “On Wednesday, October 27 it was reported to the Mercer County High School Office that a student made a threat to other students [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO’s Mueller Keeps On Running

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School student council member Tatum Taylor interviewed junior classmate Eden Mueller this week for WRMJ. Mueller is having another standout cross country season for the Golden Eagles.

More Talk Of New TIF For Aledo

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Preliminary work being done to create a new TIF district in Aledo. Boundaries are currently being explored says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The City Council’s TIF Committee discussed the subject this week. The city’s current TIF [FULL STORY]

Tigers Advance To Regional Championship

October 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers advanced the the Class 2A Volleyball Regional championship match with a victory over Rockridge Tuesday night. The two TRAC rivals split their regular season match ups. Sherrard won in straight games 25-18, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: High Motor Reese Finch Providing Spark For Rockridge Defense

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge junior defensive lineman Reese Finch this week. Known for his wrestling ability Finch decided to play football this fall and he’s happy with his decision.

Eagles, Rockets Open Regional With Wins

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge opened post season play with victories at the Class 2A Sherrard volleyball regional Monday night. The Golden Eagles posted their second victory of the season over Alleman topping the Pioneers 25-12, [FULL STORY]

Albertson Looking At More Downtown Aledo Projects

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

More downtown Aledo plans for W.J. Albertson. He met with the Aledo City Council’s TIF Committee Monday night about his request for proposal for the Button Building property along with another downtown storefront project at [FULL STORY]