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TIF Assistance Sought For Former Mercer County Hospital Property

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council’s TIF Committee agreeable to helping the new owners of the former Mercer County Hospital property, which serves as an apartment complex. They are seeking $50,000 in TIF assistance for roof repairs, [FULL STORY]

Richard L. Carlson – Private Family Services

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Richard L. Carlson, 85 of Aledo, died September 14, 2022, at Mercer Manor, with his family at his side. Private family services will be held. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family and condolences [FULL STORY]

Aledo Park District Update: Pickleball Is Here; Progress Report On New Baseball Diamond

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

A park upgrade includes new pickleball courts in Aledo. The project finished Thursday morning says Aledo Park District Commissioner Tanner Dunn. Dunn is hoping the new diamond would be game ready by the spring of [FULL STORY]

Rockets Win TRAC Girls Golf Title

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rockridge won the Three Rivers Athletic Conference in girls golf Wednesday at Baker Park in Kewanee. Elsewhere, Mercer County finished third at the Lincoln Trail Conference meet. Orion-Sherrard was victorious in boys soccer again, beating [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: For The Love Of Volleyball; Meet Sherrard’s McKenna Blackwell

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Sherrard High School senior volleyball player McKenna Blackwell this week.

High School Spotlight: Marching Eagles & Runnin’ Eagles Brings Joy To MERCO’s Ward

September 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School’s Mia Ward this week. She’s enjoying her senior fall, participating in the Marching Eagles along with the girls cross country team.

Genesis Announces Plans For Partnership With MercyOne

September 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Genesis Health System and MercyOne are announcing an intent to partner. The two organizations have signed a letter of intent to develop a strategic partnership. The Genesis Health System Board of Directors unanimously selected MercyOne [FULL STORY]

Chargers Top Golden Eagles; Sherrard Stays Perfect In TRAC

September 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has now lost two games in a row after falling in straight sets to Orion Tuesday night. The Golden Eagles are now 6-6 on the season. Elsewhere in volleyball, Sherrard moved to 5-0 [FULL STORY]

Aledo Main Street Turns 20

September 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street has reached an important milestone. It’s the 20th year, and one of the key players that was instrumental in pushing for the program was former downtown business owner Jerry Hall of Hall’s [FULL STORY]

Stoller Hosting Office Hours At New Windsor Public Library Thursday

September 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

An area state lawmaker holding traveling office hours in New Windsor this week. State Senator Win Stoller will be in town Thursday. Stoller will be at the New Windsor Public Library from 3:30 to 5 [FULL STORY]