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Rocket Closet Now Open; Rockridge NHS Project

September 28, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rocket Closet is now open. It’s a project of the Rockridge High School National Honor Society and allows students to discreetly and efficiently have access to things like weather appropriate clothing, hygiene supplies, and [FULL STORY]

Tigers Take Girls Cross Country TRAC Title

September 28, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard won the team championship at the Three Rivers Athletic Conference Cross Country meet Tuesday. The Tigers had four runners earn all-conference honors. Hailie Shemek finished second, Sarah Gibson finished sixth, Tori Browning finished seventh, [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Drum Major Jorgensen Named Rockridge Student of the Month

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Rockridge High School senior Noah Jorgensen for the “High School Spotlight” this week. Jorgensen is the Rockridge High School Marching Band Drum Major and participates in many music and theater-related competitions and [FULL STORY]

$2,700 In Restitution Ordered In Mercer County ID Theft Case

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aledo woman has entered a guilty plea in an ID theft and financial exploitation of elderly case. 40-year-old Tiffany Yingst was facing a total of eight felonies. The case was filed in March of [FULL STORY]

Aledo Native Margo Price Serving On Farm Aid Board of Directors

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo native Margo Price says it’s a thrill to serve on the Farm Aid Board of Directors with the likes of Willie Nelson. The 2022 event just wrapped up last weekend in North Carolina. Since [FULL STORY]

Mark M. Kimball – Services 9/29/22

September 27, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Mark M. Kimball, 66 of Aledo, IL, passed away Monday, September 26, 2022 at 4:46 p.m. at home surrounded by his loving family. Mass of Christian Burial is 12 p.m. noon, Thursday, September 29, at [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Beats Galva

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County beat Galva in straight sets Monday night. Elsewhere, United swept West Central. Rockridge topped Mercer County in girls golf. VOLLEYBALL Mercer County def Galva 25-13, 25-16 United def West Central 25-12, 25-23 [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies Make Meth Arrest Following Traffic Stop

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

An out-of-state woman arrested on meth charges in Mercer County. Breawna Rollins of Bothell, Washington was taken into custody Sunday by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies for possession of methamphetamine, possession of a controlled substance and [FULL STORY]

Armed Robbery Arrest In Oquawka

September 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

A disturbance at an Oquawka business leads to the arrest of a man for armed robbery and aggravated battery. The incident occurred Sunday morning at Phillip’s 66 gas station. Henderson County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Getting New Friend; Therapy Dog Due To Arrive In October

September 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School is getting a therapy dog. The service animal is expected to arrive next month says principal Andrea Cooper. Cooper provided an update to the Unit 404 Board of Education last week.