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Preemption Home Hit By Car; Driver Charged With DUI

July 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

A vehicle strikes a home in the Preemption area and the driver cited for DUI. The mishap occurred Tuesday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release. The driver, 26-year-old Elizabeth Schriner of Preemption [FULL STORY]

Not Enough Mercer County Board Support To Approve Rezoning Change For Motorsports Park

July 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

A rezoning issue needed a supermajority from the Mercer County Board, but received only a 5-3 vote Tuesday. The issue involved Mercer County Motorsports and an application filed by Bieri Properties. Mercer County State’s Attorney [FULL STORY]

Freeman Wins Mercer County Fair Queen Title

July 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

Cassidy Freeman crowned 2022 Mercer County Fair Queen. Also Tuesday night at the Mercer County Fair, the Jr. Miss winner was Ahava Smolt and the Little Miss crown went to Hailey McKeag.

Dr. Ronald Fultz – No Local Services

July 12, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Dr. Ronald Fultz, 88 formerly of Aledo, where he was a Chiropractor, and Rock Island, died Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at home in Jackson, Michigan, with his wife by his bedside. Services will be held [FULL STORY]

Pauline Luepke – Services 7/16/22

July 12, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Pauline Luepke, 83 of Aledo, died Monday, July 11, 2022, at Trinity, Bettendorf, Iowa. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Saturday, July 16, at St. Catherine’s Catholic Church, Aledo. Burial will be [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Fair Board Ready For 2022 Event

July 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Fair week is here. Rita Williams is the new Mercer County Fair Board President. The Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant kicks things off on Tuesday night. The first Mercer County Fair was held [FULL STORY]

Northside Lofts Timeline Impacted; Project Resubmitting For Tax Credits

July 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

The first attempt for tax credits to spur the Northside Lofts project at the former Aledo Jr. High has been turned down by the Illinois Housing Development Authority. But Economic Growth Corporation will resubmit says [FULL STORY]

Robert L. Millikan – Services 7/13/22

July 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

Robert L. Millikan, 71 of Viola, Illinois, died Thursday, July 7, 2022. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 13, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Viola Cemetery. Visitation is 4 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Officiating Shortage Already Impacting 2022 IHSA Football Schedule; Reaction From Local Referee Jason Foy

July 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with local high school football referee Jason Foy on Friday. He is set to start his 23rd season.

Thomas Tucker – Celebration Of Life 7/14/22

July 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

Thomas Tucker of Aledo, Illinois, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 in Iowa City, Iowa. Following a private viewing and memorial for the family, the community is invited to celebrate Tom’s life at an [FULL STORY]