Year: 2021

A 2018 Sherrard High School grad following in her family’s footsteps and is now a third generation New Windsor Rodeo Board Member. Ann Weber has always understood why the event is a big deal. Weber [FULL STORY]

With an uptick in COVID activity, the Mercer County Health Department will be regularly updating data on its website. Health Department administrator Carla Ewing also wants the public to know about case investigation and contact [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council has increased part-time pay for Aledo Police officers to $25 an hour. Mayor Chris Hagloch says aldermen have also approved another matter allowing the city to recoup some of the upfront [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos on board with the massive infrastructure package approved by the Senate. She says rural broadband is a key part of the spending. Bustos making her comments during Ag Day at [FULL STORY]

Viola hosting a National Night Out event Tuesday night. Jim Morrison and the Viola Fire Department were involved. Viola Village Board President Mike Lester was also on hand. Lester was just elected village president in [FULL STORY]

Another scam for Mercer County residents to be aware of. That’s Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

A rural Sherrard man cited for reckless driving and DUI following a weekend side-by-side crash. The mishap occurred near Campbell’s Drive, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release. Upon arrival, deputies found the [FULL STORY]

A driver and passenger are dead following a motorcycle crash on Knoxville Road near Sherrard. The accident occurred Sunday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. The driver was pronounced dead at the scene [FULL STORY]

The Aledo City Council wants more clarification from Mercer Township involving side-by-side usage. The issue was discussed at last week’s Aledo City Council meeting says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Last April, Mercer Township voters turned down [FULL STORY]