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LEAP Program Offered By Aledo Main Street

September 6, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street promoting a new program for entrepreneurs looking to start or relocate their business in downtown Aledo. It’s called the Lease Expense Assistance Program or LEAP says Main Street Director Lindsey Dunn. You [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Meets Tuesday Night; No Action Expected On Sullivan

September 5, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council will meet this week for the first time since the arrest of City Administrator and Police Chief Chris Sullivan. A regular meeting is set for Tuesday night at City Hall and [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Celebrating Success; Westmer Grad Dixon Reaches 100 Wins

September 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ checked in with Brad Dixon on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning. The 2002 Westmer grad picked up his 100th coaching win at Camp Point (Central) Friday night.

Rockridge wins, Sherrard, Mercer County Fall in Week 2

September 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles fell to Knoxville on the road. Rockridge defeated Newman for their first win of the season and Sherrard falls to Bureau Valley. LINCOLN TRAIL Knoxville 32 Mercer County 22 Princeville [FULL STORY]

Matherville Gets Thank You From Sheriff

September 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill issuing a thank you to the Matherville community. He says they were of great assistance in locating two runaway juveniles. The runaway juveniles were located Thursday.

Shirley ‘Jean’ Ristau – Services 9/10/22

September 2, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Shirley “Jean” Ristau, 93 of Galesburg, IL, formerly of New Windsor, IL, passed away Thursday, September 1, 2022 at home. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Friday, September 9, at Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral Home [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Court Date Set

September 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

A first appearance has been set for Aledo Police Chief and City Administrator Chris Sullivan. He is scheduled to be in Mercer County Circuit Court on Oct. 4 to face Class 4 felony official misconduct [FULL STORY]

Tigers Stop Rockets In TRAC

September 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard rallied to defeat Rockridge in Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball action Thursday night. Mercer County won their second match in as many days topping Kewanee. State-ranked Princeton jumped on Orion early enroute to an [FULL STORY]

Unlawful Communication With Witness Charge Latest Problem For Sherrard Animal Cruelty Defendant

September 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard woman charged in an animal cruelty case has been arrested for unlawful communication with a witness. 59-year-old Karen Plambeck was taken into custody Thursday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. Bond [FULL STORY]

ROE Holding Opportunity Fair In Mercer County Sept. 7

September 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Regional Office of Education hosting an Opportunity Fair in Aledo next week. Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott says there are plenty of openings for bus drivers, paraprofessionals and substitute teachers. She says they’re also focusing [FULL STORY]