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John K. Schmidt – Services 12/17/22

December 13, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

John K. Schmidt DDS, 78 of Sherrard, passed away on Saturday, December 10, 2022. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, December 17, at First Lutheran Church, 3117 175th Ave., Sherrard. Visitation will [FULL STORY]

Eagles Fall Short Against Bombers

December 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s comeback attempt fell short in a 52-50 loss to Macomb Monday. The Golden Eagles trailed 41-28 at the end of the third quarter. Mercer County cut the deficit to two in the final [FULL STORY]

Blaine E. Shoemaker – Services 12/14/22

December 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

Blaine E. Shoemaker, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and grandfather, 85 of Oklahoma City, OK, died peacefully at home on Tuesday, December 6, 2022. Funeral Services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 14, at the [FULL STORY]

More Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Sherrard Woman

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard woman is now facing twelve animal cruelty charges stemming from an August investigation where 198 dogs were rescued from her property. 59-year-old Karen Plambeck was originally facing five felony counts, but the seven [FULL STORY]

Former Keithsburg Officer’s Theft & Official Misconduct Case Continued To February

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

A former Keithsburg police officer’s theft and official misconduct case has been pushed to next year. 52-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning with the matter continued to Feb. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Illinois High School Glory Days Website Honored By IBCA

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

Dave Nanninga created the Illinois High School Glory Days website in 2005. The site memorializes over 1,200 closed or defunct schools in Illinois. It was named Best Historical Website of 2022 by the Illinois State [FULL STORY]

Patricia A. Stancliff – Services 12/14/22

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

Patricia A. Stancliff, 81 of Aledo, IL, died Friday, December 9, 2022 at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home in Peoria. Services are 2:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 14, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial [FULL STORY]

Ewing Proud Of Mental Health Action Program & Collaboration As Her Time Winds Down At Health Dept.

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department Administrator Carla Ewing winding down her final days on the job. She says she’s proud of helping create a Mercer County mental health action program. She’s also been pleased with collaboration [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Promoting Assistance Program

December 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Warm Neighbors, Cool Friends program is designed to help low-to-moderate-income customers of Ameren Illinois. The utility is spreading the word as we head into the cooler months that assistance is available if you are [FULL STORY]

University Of Illinois Extension Offering Master Gardener Hybrid Training This Winter

December 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

Take your love of gardening to the next level by becoming a Master Gardener through University of Illinois Extension. Master Gardeners are members of the local community who are interested in gardening and the environment. [FULL STORY]