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Golden Eagles Open Season With A Win

November 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County beat Galva in their season opener in girls basketball 48-33 Tuesday at the ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tournament. The Golden Eagles scored 20 points in the first quarter. Molly Hofmann scored 13 points and [FULL STORY]

First Baptist Church Aledo Offering Community Thanksgiving Meal

November 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

A local church again offering a free Thanksgiving meal this year. It’s something that hits close to home for Seth Bowker at the First Baptist Church in Aledo. The meal will be offered via dine-in [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: IHSFCA All-Stater Reese Finch Thankful For Time In Rockridge Football Program

November 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Rockridge High School senior defensive lineman Reese Finch after the Rockets fell to Maroa-Forsyth 21-7 Saturday in the quarterfinals of the IHSA 2A playoffs. Earlier this week, Finch was named to the [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

Rockridge’s 13 First Team Selections Lead All-TRAC Football Teams

November 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division champion Rockridge Rockets had 13 separate first team selections for the 2022 football all-conference teams. Vaughn Frere, Landon Bull, and Kam Bohnsack were all first teamers on offense [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

Sherrard Pair Highlights All-TRAC Volleyball First Team

November 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard had a pair of players named first team all-conference in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division for the 2022 volleyball season. Seniors McKenna Blackwell and Lauren Copeland were unanimous selections. Orion had three [FULL STORY]

Cheryl M. Lane – Services 11/17/22

November 15, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Cheryl M. Lane, 79 of Aledo, IL died Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Services are 11 a.m., Thursday, November 17, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial will be in the [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Chargers Open Season With Win

November 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard started the 2022-23 girls basketball season with a 49-36 win over Knoxville at home as a part of the Geneseo Tournament Monday. The Tigers were led by Olivia Meskan with 14 points. Orion beat [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hunters Ready For First Firearm Deer Weekend

November 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters gearing up for the first weekend of the firearm deer season in Illinois. A reminder about tree stand safety from conservation police officer Zach Williams. The first firearm deer weekend runs Friday [FULL STORY]

New ‘Welcome To Aledo’ Mural Could Be On Way

November 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

A “Welcome to Aledo” mural could be coming back to the former Gun Report storefront. Mayor Chris Hagloch mentioned that during a recent update concerning several downtown projects. The interior of the former Jr. High [FULL STORY]

Measurable Snow In Forecast This Week Along With Cold Temps

November 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

The first chance of measurable snow in play for the WRMJ listening area this week. Meteorologist Jim Ladik is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Monday morning.