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Tigers Go 4-0 At Sherrard Volleyball Classic

October 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard went a perfect 4-0 at the Sherrard Volleyball Classic tournament over the weekend. The Tigers beat Knoxville, Wethersfield, United Township, and United. Mendon Unity also went 4-0 at the tournament. At the IESA State [FULL STORY]

Martha H. Moffitt – Services 10/21/22

October 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Martha H. Moffitt, 98 of Aledo, Illinois died Saturday, October 15, 2022 at Brookstone in Aledo. Services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, October 21, at the Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in [FULL STORY]

Aledo Youth Honored By Illinois Council For Exceptional Children

October 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aledo youth earning statewide recognition. Hallee Kammerman is receiving a “Yes I Can!” Award from the Illinois Council for Exceptional Children. She will be honored later this year at an event in Naperville. Hallee [FULL STORY]

Oct. 22 Open House Set For Mercer County Animal Control

October 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Animal Control hosting an open house next weekend. The event is Noon to 3 p.m., Saturday, Oct. 22. The facility is located behind the Mercer County Highway Department, at 1638 Illinois Route 17, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: NFHS Rolls Out Bench Bad Behavior Campaign & Website

October 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

In an effort to promote officiating and curb bad behavior at high school sporting events, the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) has unveiled a campaign and website called Bench Bad Behavior. Jim [FULL STORY]

Mercer County And Rockridge Win, Orion Defeats Sherrard

October 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

It was a defensive battle Friday night as Stark County held the Mercer County Golden Eagles to just a 6-point lead in the first half. However, the Rebels were unable to upset Mercer County who [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Sweeps Mercer County; Rockets Get Conference Win

October 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard beat Mercer County in straight sets Thursday. McKenna Blackwell had 12 kills in the win and Lauren Copeland had 20 assists for the Tigers. Sherrard improves to 23-6. Mercer County is now 13-13. Elsewhere, [FULL STORY]

Medicare Enrollment Begins This Weekend; SHIP Counselor Available Through Mercer County Senior Center

October 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County senior citizens being reminded about the open enrollment period for Medicare, which begins Saturday. Navigating the many options for health and drug coverage can be overwhelming. So the Illinois Department on Aging offers [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Push For Aledo Motel Tax Stalled

October 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council not moving forward with creating a hotel and motel room renting tax. The issue was discussed at an Ordinance Committee meeting Thursday night and a motion to move the item to [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Brown Shining In Freshman Season For Sherrard

October 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School freshman wide receiver and defensive back Carter Brown for the High School Spotlight Thursday. Brown caught three touchdown passes in the first half of Sherrard’s loss to Rockridge last [FULL STORY]