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Eagles End Regular Season With Loss to Alleman

October 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County finished their regular season with a loss in three sets to Alleman Thursday. In the loss, senior Madi Frieden set a new school record for digs in a single match with 23. The [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Record-Setting Season for Sherrard’s Copeland

October 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Sherrard senior volleyball player Lauren Copeland for the High School Spotlight Thursday. Copeland set the single-season assist record for the Tigers volleyball program this season. Sherrard won the TRAC West and ended [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Bleeding Orange & Blue On Airwaves; Chatting With Illini Radio Network’s Martin O’Donnell

October 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

The University of Illinois Fighting Illini are putting together a memorable college football season under head coach Bret Bielema. Bringing excitement to the airwaves on the Illini Radio Network is Martin O’Donnell. He spoke with [FULL STORY]

Rosetta A. Simpkins – Graveside Services 10/22/22

October 20, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Rosetta A. Simpkins, 94 of Aledo, Illinois, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Graveside services are 2:30 p.m., Saturday, October 22, at the Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg. There is no visitation. Fippinger [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: State Of Play; Hall Of Fame Coach Jay Hatch Talks Current Culture Of Youth & High School Sports

October 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Illinois Basketball Coaches Association Hall of Fame coach Jay Hatch at an IBCA event in Moline this week. Hatch currently coaches at Riverdale after a long career at Alleman.

Eagles, Rockets Post Volleyball Wins; Sherrard Falls To Moline

October 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County finished their Lincoln Trail Conference schedule with a three-set victory over United Wednesday. Molly Hofmann had 10 kills and Madi Frieden had 17 digs in the win for the Golden Eagles. Mercer County [FULL STORY]

30-Foot Christmas Tree For Downtown Aledo?

October 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Christmas season could include a 30-foot Christmas tree in downtown Aledo. It’s something the city is working on says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Aledo Holly Days are Dec. 2 and 3.

High School Spotlight: As Senior Season Winds Down, Mercer County’s Kellett Hoping For Playoff Run

October 19, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Mercer County senior offensive and defensive lineman Carson Kellett for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. The Golden Eagles enter Week 9 with a 6-2 record and a chance to share the Lincoln [FULL STORY]

Feeding Farmers During Harvest; Rockridge FFA Organizing Saturday Help

October 19, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge FFA reaching out to local farmers this weekend. They’re providing a harvest meal at a local elevator says chapter president Emma Brown. The meal will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Martha Nielsen – Visitation & Graveside Service 10/22/22

October 19, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Martha Nielsen, 88 of Aledo, Illinois died Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at home. Visitation will be at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo, from 9 to 11 a.m., Saturday, October 22, then proceed to Buffalo Prairie Cemetery [FULL STORY]