Month: August 2022

A rural New Boston man has been arrested for felon in possession of a gun and reckless discharge of a firearm. Marvin Hughes was taken into custody Friday, according to a report from the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Volume has been good at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. An update from administrator Ted Rogalski. Rogalski is also serving this year as chairman of the Illinois Health and Hospital Association, which advocates for the state’s [FULL STORY]

A big weekend at the Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway. It’s the Summer Nationals says owner/operator Chad Kinsey. Hot laps start at 6:30 p.m. Friday and 5 p.m. Saturday.

Ameren Illinois in the area trimming trees to minimize safety hazards and power outages. Michael Price is a vegetation superintendent for the utility. If you have questions or concerns you can contact Ameren Illinois at [FULL STORY]

The Illinois City Fireman’s Festival is this weekend. The event is all day Saturday says assistant fire chief Rex Danner. More details are available on the Illinois City/Buffalo Prairie Fire Department Facebook page.

It’s been a couple of months since a crew was in Aledo shooting an independent film. WRMJ spoke with filmmaker Christina Shaver Tuesday. She provided an update on post-production.