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Verdurette House Hosting Holiday Weekend Event; Property On National Register

June 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The historic Verdurette House near New Boston hosting a Fourth of July weekend event again this year. They had great success with a similar celebration last summer says organizer James DeLap. The historic farmstead is [FULL STORY]

New Program On WRMJ

June 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

Listen at 9 a.m. daily as WRMJ brings you “RFD Today,” a program featuring WRMJ’s Jim Taylor. “RFD Today” is a one-hour program that offers important information of special interest to those of us in [FULL STORY]

George Mueller – Services 7/5/22

June 30, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

George Mueller, 82 of Taylor Ridge, passed away Tuesday, June 28, 2022 at his home surrounded by his family. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Tuesday, July 5, at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge. Visitation [FULL STORY]

New Lakeside Path For Matherville

June 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Matherville Lakeside Path officially opening this weekend. A celebration is planned for Saturday says project coordinator Alex Johnson. The 1.25-mile path begins on the beachside and moves through the old campground on the east [FULL STORY]

Prison Term Handed Down In Aledo Burglary Case

June 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man sentenced to four-and-a-half years in prison in a burglary case. 22-year-old Christopher Yowger pleaded guilty to the class 2 felony in January and was sentenced last week in Mercer County Circuit Court. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: New Sherrard Superintendent Ready For Day One

June 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with new Sherrard School District superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson Wednesday morning. He begins his new job Friday.

Greene Township Fire Protection District Voters Approve Referendum

June 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Voters in the Greene Township Fire Protection District okay a referendum. Viola Fire Chief Jim Morrison says the issue involves maintaining ambulance service. Voters approved the referendum 319 to 134 Tuesday night. The Greene Township [FULL STORY]

Preemption Township Voters Say No To UTVs/Side-By-Sides

June 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Preemption Township voters say no to side-by-side usage on township roads. The non-binding referendum was on Tuesday’s primary ballot. Preemption Township Supervisor Larry “Pete” Adams says there has been plenty of conversation on the topic. [FULL STORY]

Area Election Rundown

June 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Freshman U.S. Representative Mary Miller is the Republican nominee in the race for Illinois’ 15th District House seat. The newly drawn 15th includes a portion of Mercer County. Miller defeated fellow incumbent Rodney Davis in [FULL STORY]

Mobile Food Pantry Thursday In Aledo

June 28, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry collaborating with the Mercer County Farm Bureau, River Bend Food Bank, and Community Bible Fellowship Church for a mobile food pantry stop in Aledo this week. The distribution [FULL STORY]