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Community Invited To Hear Updates On Northside Lofts Redevelopment In Aledo

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

After a successful outreach hosted in October, Rock Island Economic Growth Corporation will be hosting a community outreach on Tuesday, February 8th to provide updates on incorporating local stakeholder input into its redevelopment effort of [FULL STORY]

Henderson County K9 Unit Jake Tracks Down Burglary Suspect

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department K9 able to track down a burglary suspect. 26-year-old Kurt Scott of Gladstone was arrested Sunday afternoon following a burglary in progress report in rural Biggsville. Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputies [FULL STORY]

New Boston Child Sex Assault Case Moves To Feb. 22 Jury Trial

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference held in a 2019 Mercer County child sex assault case. 36-year-old Antonio Cortez Williamson appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning. A jury trial will proceed on Feb. 22. Williamson [FULL STORY]

Former Matherville Employee Pleads Not Guilty In Theft Case

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

A former village of Matherville employee charged in a theft investigation has waived his preliminary hearing. 69-year-old Roland E. Hartman appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning and pleaded not guilty to Class X [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Announces New Breast Cancer Program

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department promoting a new breast cancer navigation program. The health department’s Hannah Garrett says the program offers social support, mammogram vouchers for those who qualify, referral and linking to resources, health [FULL STORY]

Newly Drawn Congressional Map Affects Mercer County; Republican Voters To Have Say On Key June Primary

January 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

The new congressional map in play for the 2022 election cycle will have a significant impact on much of Mercer County. Most of the county, including Aledo, will no longer be in the 17th Congressional [FULL STORY]

Top 3 Seeds Advance In LTC Tourney

January 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The top three seeds in the boys Lincoln Trail Conference basketball tournament picked up wins Saturday. Knoxville, United, and Mercer County move on to Tuesday’s semi-finals along with Abingdon-Avon which upset Ridgewood. BOYS BASKETBALL [FULL STORY]

Rockets Tame Tigers, LTC Tourney Continues

January 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets downed the Sherrard Tigers for the second time this season in Three Rivers Athletic Conference play Friday night. For the second night in a row the top seeded teams won in the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Promoting & Coaching Scholastic Bowl Remains Right Answer For Joy’s Jim Campbell; Hits 700-Win Milestone

January 28, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Joy resident Jim Campbell this week. He teaches in the Riverdale School District, where he also serves as the high school scholastic bowl coach. He recently reached 700 wins in his coaching [FULL STORY]

Top Seeds Roll In LTC Tourney Openers

January 28, 2022 Ty Taylor

The top four seeds in the boys Lincoln Trail Conference basketball tournament picked up easy wins on the opening night of play. Sherrard stayed atop the Three Rivers girls race with a win at Riverdale. [FULL STORY]