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River Bend Food Bank Mobile Food Pantry Makes Stop In Mercer County

September 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Stepping up to respond to food insecurity in Mercer County. The River Bend Food Bank mobile food pantry swung through Aledo over the weekend. It was set up at Community Bible Fellowship Church and involved [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Receives Journalism Grant

September 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School among 16 high schools receiving a grant for journalism efforts. The funding is from the Illinois Farm Bureau and the Illinois Press Foundation. Jeff Rogers is with the Illinois Press Foundation. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ On Demand: A Victory Bell Interview With Sherrard’s Brandon Johnston

September 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard head football coach Brandon Johnston joined us on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning following the Tigers thrilling 26-22 win at Morrison Friday night.

Rick L. Lincoln – Services 9/27/22

September 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rick L. Lincoln, 60 of Andalusia, IL, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 the University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Services are 1 p.m., Tuesday, September 27, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Mercer Co., Sherrard, Orion, And Rockridge All Successful

September 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

An exciting week number 5 as Mercer County had a successful night in Oneida beating Rowva-Williamsfield 48-28. Rockridge doubled up on Monmouth-Roseville 28-14 and Orion beat Erie-Prophetstown 27-7. For the first time this season, the [FULL STORY]

Howard ‘Howie’ Russell – Celebration Of Life 9/27/22

September 23, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Howard “Howie” Russell, 50 of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 at OSF St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria. His life was impacted by countless individuals over the years, if you feel he may [FULL STORY]

Security Bond Filed In Animal Cruelty Case; Sherrard Woman Forfeits 198 Dogs

September 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

Over $170,000 worth of veterinary and boarding costs introduced as evidence in a Mercer County animal cruelty case. That was part Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson motion for a security bond. The matter involves [FULL STORY]

Tigers Stay Perfect in TRAC West

September 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard remained unbeaten in Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division play with a straight set victory over Monmouth-Roseville Thursday. The Tigers are 11-3 overall and 7-0 in the conference. Elsewhere, Princeville beat United. Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Under 4-Percent

September 22, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 3.4 percent. The number is for August and compares to 4.4 percent during the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also lower year over year in Henry, Knox, [FULL STORY]

Sherrard FFA Horse Judging Team Headed To Nationals

September 22, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard FFA horse judging team wins the Illinois State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event). The competition was held Sept. 17 at Black Hawk East, Kewanee – against 57 other Illinois schools. By [FULL STORY]