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Matherville Lakeside Path Set To Open This Summer

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

A walking trail circling Matherville Lake is on the way this summer. Alex Johnson is helping lead the project. The 1.25-mile path will begin on the beachside and move through the old campground on the [FULL STORY]

State Senate Unanimously Approves Anderson Dispatcher Bill

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson’s bill to classify dispatchers as first responders passes the State Senate. The bill won unanimous approval in the State Senate on a 53-to-0 vote and now moves to the Illinois [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Quality State Run For Sherrard’s Walker Anderson

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard 220 pounder Walker Anderson on Thursday. The junior finished 5th at last weekend’s individual IHSA state wrestling tournament.

Aledo Hears From TIF Consultant

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

A public meeting details Aledo’s proposed new TIF district. Steve Kline is a consultant with The Economic Development Group. He’s helping the Aledo City Council with the process. The public meeting was held Tuesday night [FULL STORY]

Eagles Lose In OT, Rockets Advance

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s bid to upset the number one seed in the Class 2A Mendota Sectional complex came up short as Farmington stopped the Golden Eagles in overtime at the Knoxville regional. At Riverdale, Rockridge set [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sedam Recaps Farmington Loss, Season

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Ty Taylor caught up with Mercer County boys basketball head coach Tim Sedam after the Golden Eagles season-ending loss to Farmington on Wednesday night. Farmington beat Mercer County 54-47 in overtime in the regional [FULL STORY]

Ed Long – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

Ed Long, 72, died Wednesday, February 23, 2022 at his home in Marco Island, FL. Cremation has been accorded. A private family Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

WRMJ Audio: Conference Merger To Impact Golden Eagle Football In 2023

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail and Prairieland conferences are merging for high school football effective with the 2023 season. The move only applies to football. Mercer County will be on the big school side of the new [FULL STORY]

Bertrand Back On Aledo City Council; Plans In Place For July 4th Fireworks

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo moving forward with a Fourth of July fireworks show this summer. Some details ironed out at Tuesday night’s city council meeting. Also last night, the council approved the appointment of Ila Bertrand to serve [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Fall In Sectional Semifinals

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge were hoping to make it an all Three Rivers Athletic Conference sectional final but both lost their semifinal match-ups at the Class 2A Chillicothe IVC Sectional Tuesday night. Sherrard closes out its [FULL STORY]