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Rockets Hold Off Eagles

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rockridge was pushed to the limit but held on to win their regional opener over Mercer County Tuesday. Mercer County topped Orion in their regional opener on Monday and then met the Rockets, who won [FULL STORY]

Youth Code Camp This Summer At High-Tech Small Town

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

High-Tech Small Town is planning youth code camps for this summer at the former Mercer Carnegie Library site. To sign up click here or contact High-Tech Small Town’s Kenzi Lafferty at kenzi@hightechsmalltown.com

Richard A. ‘Tony’ Mack – Services 5/20/22

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

Richard A. “Tony” Mack, 82 of Blue Grass, formerly of Viola, died Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Lutheran Living, Muscatine. Recitation of the Rosary is at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, May 19, with visitation to follow [FULL STORY]

5th Grade Field Trips Return To Essley-Noble Museum

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

It’s been several years but Mercer County area fifth graders return to the Essley-Noble Museum this week for a field trip. It’s good to have them back, says the museum’s Shannon Boynton. The museum’s spring [FULL STORY]

Criminal Sexual Assault Charge Filed Against Keithsburg Man

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man arrested on a criminal sexual assault charge. Gavin T. Fullerton was taken into custody late last week following an investigation by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He is facing a Class 1 [FULL STORY]

Senior Spotlight – Charlotte Frere: Sherrard High School

May 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Charlotte Frere from Sherrard High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by State Representative Dan Swanson. Rep. Swanson congratulates all area graduates and hopes [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Heat No Match For Mercer County’s Mueller; Wins Sectional Titles In 1600 & 3200

May 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ received some help from Mercer County student council member Tatum Taylor this week. She interviewed junior classmate Eden Mueller, who won sectional titles last week in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. She’ll compete [FULL STORY]

Betty L. Skinner – Services 5/28/22

May 17, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Betty L. Skinner, 84 of Aledo, formerly of Viola, died on Sunday, May 15, 2022, at Brookstone Assisted Living, Aledo. Funeral services are 11 a.m., Saturday, May 28, with visitation one hour prior to services [FULL STORY]

Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s In Memory Program Honors Aledo Veteran

May 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aledo veteran is among more than 500 Vietnam veterans to be inducted into the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Fund’s (VVMF) In Memory Program in 2022. The honor goes to the late Richard Mason Anderson. He [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Year Two For Danndee Flowers Includes Corn Maze

May 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Kate Danner of Danndee Flowers, located west of Aledo along Illinois Route 17. Their second season opens July 16. She details some of the new attractions along with her sunflower setting.