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Arraignment Date Scheduled In Matherville Theft and Official Misconduct Case

December 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

A January 18 arraignment date has been set for a former village of Matherville employee charged in a theft investigation. 69-year-old Roland E. Hartman was taken into custody on a warrant Monday. He is facing [FULL STORY]

Determining Future Use For Farmers Grain & Coal Site

December 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

As the former Farmers Grain & Coal site is cleared, the Aledo City Council must now decide what to do with the property. Mayor Chris Hagloch says no final decisions have been made. The city [FULL STORY]

Holiday Tournament Action Gets Underway

December 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

Boys and girls high school holiday basketball tournament action got underway Monday around the state. At Erie, the Mercer County boys split their two games. At Eastland, Sherrard fell to the tournament hosts. At Macomb, [FULL STORY]

Community Rallies For Aledo Family Following Christmas Day Fire

December 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

An effort underway to help an Aledo family impacted by a Christmas day fire. The family was gone when the blaze broke out on the southwest part of town. The interior of the home suffered [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Makes Arrest In Village Of Matherville Theft

December 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former employee of the village of Matherville has been arrested for theft and official misconduct. Roland E. Hartman was taken into custody on a warrant Monday. A press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s [FULL STORY]

Gerber Announces Candidacy For Mercer County Clerk

December 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County native and 1996 Aledo High School grad seeking a countywide office. Republican Brian Gerber has announced his candidacy for Mercer County Clerk. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning. The primary is June [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Discussing Summer Fireworks Show

December 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

It’s not too soon to start talking 4th of July fireworks. The Aledo City Council is looking at the 2022 show after feedback from last summer’s display says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Central States Fireworks of [FULL STORY]

Over 140 Served At Local Church’s Community Christmas Meal

December 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo is counting how many free meals were given out on Christmas Day. The church held their 45th annual free Christmas dinner this year. This was the second year that [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Remains Below Statewide Number

December 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 3.3 percent. The number is for November and compares to a 4.8 percent figure recorded the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: The Future Of Alleman Athletics; A Chat With Mike Tracey

December 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mike Tracey Thursday. He is returning as interim athletic director at Alleman High School.