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Skinner’s Fills Christmas Tree Void

November 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

When the Aledo Exchange Club informed the community that they lost their Christmas tree provider and weren’t going to be able to have their annual tree sale, a local Aledo business stepped up to fill [FULL STORY]

Swanson Introduces ‘Deputy Nick Weist Memorial Highway’ Resolution

November 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois House of Representatives adopted House Joint Resolution 93 Wednesday morning which designates U.S. Route 150 from Galesburg Main Street to the intersection of U.S. Route 150 and Illinois Route 17 in Alpha as [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Caucus Dec. 5

November 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo caucus date is next Monday. There are four-year terms open in Wards 1 through 4 and a two-year unexpired term in Ward 1. Caucus times are 7 p.m. The location for [FULL STORY]

Mercer County YMCA Facility Turns 30

November 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family YMCA celebrating 30 years. The facility opened in 1992. Thirty years is a nice milestone says YMCA Executive Director Sarah Brown. An expansion project was completed in 2021, doubling the size [FULL STORY]

Mistrial Declared In Hockenberry Retrial

November 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

A mistrial declared in the retrial of a Keithsburg man charged with solicitation of murder for hire. The ruling was made Tuesday “without prejudice” meaning the case can be retried again. 48-year-old Kevin Hockenberry’s first [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Riverdale To Field 11-Man Varsity Football Team In 2023

November 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Riverdale High School is back to an 11-man varsity football schedule in the fall of 2023. The decision was announced Tuesday. They did not play a varsity schedule this fall. Riverdale football coach and athletic [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge Student Council Promoting Food Drive

November 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School Student Council Vice President Callie Causemaker. The student council is organizing a food drive this week.

Hollie Ann Doyle – Services 12/2/22

November 29, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

With her earnest prayer that God allows her to enter into his Kingdom, Hollie Ann Doyle, 53, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus on November 24, 2022. Hollie Ann Doyle, 53 of [FULL STORY]

Aledo Employees To Get 3.5 Percent Raise

November 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

The new year will mean a pay raise for City of Aledo employees. The increase was included in the new budget says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The new budget year coincides with the calendar year, January [FULL STORY]

Tigers Win Conference Opener

November 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard beat Morrison 64-30 to win their Three Rivers Athletic Conference West opener. Addison Pickens made seven three-pointers in the win, tying a school record. Pickens led all scorers with 26 points. Kyla Elsbury added [FULL STORY]