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Golden Eagles, Rockets and Chargers Continue Playoff Pushes

October 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County earned a win on Homecoming Friday night, beating Ridgewood 64-6 at George Pratt Memorial Field. The Golden Eagles led 48-6 at halftime. Mercer County running back David Meece scored three touchdowns in the [FULL STORY]

Dr. Dennis Palmer Receives Rural Physician Lifetime Of Service Award

October 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Dennis Palmer, D.O., who has been serving the health needs of Aledo and Mercer County residents since 1976, has received the Rural Physician Lifetime of Service Award from the Illinois Rural Health Association. In a [FULL STORY]

2021 Mercer County Tentative Multiplier Announced

October 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has been issued a tentative property assessment equalization factor of 0.9797, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Nelson Has Eagles Running Strong; Both Boys & Girls X-Country Teams Claim LTC Titles

October 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County High School boys and girls cross country teams won the title at Thursday’s Lincoln Trail Conference Meet in Princeville. WRMJ caught up with head coach Peter Nelson Friday morning.

Eagles Capture Boys & Girls LTC Cross Country Titles

October 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles swept the boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference Cross Country titles Thursday at Midland Golf Course. The Sherrard Tigers won their 14th match in a row as they topped Erie-Prophetstown [FULL STORY]

Redevelopment Of Mercer Carnegie Library Property Results In State Award

October 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo preservation project being recognized this month by Landmarks Illinois. The former Mercer Carnegie Library property is receiving an Adaptive Use Award says Landmarks Illinois CEO Frank Butterfield. The building is now home to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Wynn Likes Winning Plaques; Tigers Golf On A Roll

October 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard senior golfer Blake Wynn this week. The Tigers won the golf sectional last fall and have claimed regional and sectional titles this season and they head to state this weekend.

Button Building Proposals Due Oct. 15

October 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Request for proposals due next week for the Button Building property in Aledo. Mayor Chris Hagloch hopes the momentum building in downtown will lead to some interest. Again, the deadline is Oct. 15. More information [FULL STORY]

Princeville Stays Unbeaten In LTC

October 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Princeville defeated Mercer County in straight games Wednesday night to keep their record perfect in the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball race. The Princesses are now 7-0 while the Golden Eagles fell to 4-4. United kept [FULL STORY]

Ewing Provides COVID Update To Mercer County Board

October 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

Nearly 50-percent of the Mercer County population is vaccinated against COVID. Mercer County Health Department Administrator Carla Ewing updated the Mercer County Board on Tuesday night. There have been 1,962 total COVID cases in Mercer [FULL STORY]