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‘Break The Cycle Of Domestic Violence Bike Ride’ Saturday In Aledo

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family Crisis Center hosting a bike ride this weekend to bring awareness to domestic violence. The Break the Cycle of Domestic Violence Ride is Saturday morning. October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month [FULL STORY]

Albertson Helping Lead Downtown Aledo Forward; Not Done With Projects

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Aledo resident happy to be playing a key role in another downtown Aledo project. W.J. Albertson acquired the former Aledo Jr. High property, which is being transferred to the Rock Island Economic Growth [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Flying Into Senior Year; McDonald Has Enough Time For FFA, Student Council & Rocket Volleyball

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge senior Kierney McDonald this week. She serves as Rockridge FFA chapter president, is a member of the student council, and also plays a key role on the Rockridge volleyball team.

Aledo Receiving Nearly $500,000 In COVID Relief Funding

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo receiving $466,000 in Coronavirus Local Fiscal Recovery funding. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the city council must determine how to use that money. Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing over the weekend [FULL STORY]

Late September Warm Up For WRMJ Listening Area

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Dry and warm conditions should advance harvest in the WRMJ listening area this week. Daytime highs will be in the 80’s with very little chance of rain. Andy Ervin is a meteorologist with the National [FULL STORY]

Update On Sherrard Supt. Search

September 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The application deadline to apply to be the next superintendent of Sherrard School District closed last week. Unit 200 Board of Education President Rhys Fullerlove says the next step is training for the school board [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fight Leads To Charges Against Aledo Man

September 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man arrested following a fight in New Boston. Brandon Dennison was charged with aggravated battery, according to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He was transported to the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Rockridge, Sherrard and Orion Lose on Homecoming

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Erie-Prophetstown spoiled Homecoming for Orion as the Panthers beat the Chargers 49-14 Saturday afternoon. Orion took a 14-13 lead early in the third quarter. Erie-Prophetstown finished the game scoring 36 unanswered points. Rockridge was [FULL STORY]

Survey Info Being Compiled; Mercer County School District Continues Building Evaluation Process

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Preliminary community survey data being released concerning future building needs in the Mercer County School District. The information was shared at this week’s Unit 404 Board of Education meeting says Superintendent Scott Petrie. The surveys [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Rolls Over Rowva-Williamsfield

September 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

In their first game at almost full strength, Mercer County rolled over Rowva-Williamsfield 62-22 in Lincoln Trail Conference football. Due to a lack of officials, the game was moved to Thursday but the Golden Eagles [FULL STORY]