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WRMJ Audio: #PorkandPigskins; Finding A State Champ In Porkchops

September 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The IHSA and the Illinois Pork Producers Association teaming up to present the 2021 Pork & Pigskins Championship, which will crown the best porkchop sandwich in the state among IHSA concession stand chefs. So far [FULL STORY]

Eliza Lions Club Tractor Drive This Weekend

September 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Eliza Lions Club tractor drive is back. The event is Saturday says organizer Dick Nash. For any questions or additional information, contact Nash at 309-537-3536.

WRMJ Interview: New Vibe & New Business; Downtown Aledo Now Home To Daisy Bliss Beautique

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Monica McCleary Wednesday afternoon. She is the owner of Daisy Bliss Beautique, set to open in the former Hall’s Shoes storefront in downtown Aledo. The grand opening is [FULL STORY]

Local Schools Continue To Benefit From Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation awarding nearly $200,000 in grant funding to the Mercer County and Sherrard school districts. With the funding, Sherrard plans to take multiple approaches to its commitment to innovation, from outfitting an [FULL STORY]

Suspect Still Being Sought In Sherrard Teen’s Shooting Death

September 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Information continues to be sought on the whereabouts of a Quad Cities man charged with gunning down a Sherrard teen late last year. 16-year-old Dylan McAlester was killed in mid-December in Rock Island. An arrest [FULL STORY]

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]