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Darlene M. Pearson – Graveside Services 5/9/22

May 3, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Darlene M. Pearson, 96 of Aledo, Illinois died Tuesday, May 3, 2022 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Graveside services will be 10 a.m., Monday, May 9, at Reynolds Cemetery, Reynolds, Illinois. Memorials may be directed [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets & Tigers All Winners

May 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County, Sherrard and Rockridge all picked up softball victories on Monday. The Golden Eagles won a non-conference match up with Peoria Notre Dame. Rockridge won their 50th straight game rolling over Morrison and Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Hartman Bench Trial Vacated

May 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

A June 8 bench trial scheduled for a former village of Matherville employee charged in a theft investigation has been vacated. A status hearing for 69-year-old Roland E. Hartman has been set for June 20th [FULL STORY]

Weist Has Mercer County Ties

May 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy who was killed in the line of duty last week has ties with Aledo and Mercer County. Former Aledo Police Chief details how Nicholas Weist got his law enforcement career [FULL STORY]

Nicholas ‘Nick’ Donald Weist – Memorial Service 5/7/22

May 2, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Nicholas “Nick” Donald Weist, 34 of Viola, Illinois, died Friday, April 29, 2022, in the line of duty. A memorial service, open to the public, will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, May 7, at [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Apparel Store Now Open!

May 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ listeners can now get WRMJ apparel and other merchandise from our new on-line store. Just go to “Features” on our web site and click on “WRMJ Apparel” and see all we have to offer. [FULL STORY]

Granite City Man Charged In Death Of Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy

April 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Zone 2 was requested to investigate an officer involved death of a Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Deputy. On April 29, 2022, at approximately 8:00 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Yes It’s True; Independent Film Being Shot In Aledo

April 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

Filmmaker Christina Shaver from Chicago is shooting a film in Aledo in June. She spoke with WRMJ Friday afternoon about the project and was joined by director Bethany Berg and cinematographer Julia Mondschean.

Barbara J. DeShane – Services 5/3/22

April 29, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Barbara J. DeShane, 84 of New Boston, formerly of Viola, died Thursday, April 28, 2022, at her daughter’s home with her family at her side. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, May 3, at [FULL STORY]

Knox County Sheriff’s Deputy Hit & Killed While Setting Up Spike Strips; Illinois State Police Investigating

April 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigations (DCI) Zone 2 was requested to investigate an officer involved death (OID) of a Knox County Sheriff’s Office (KCSO) Deputy. On April 29, 2022, at approximately [FULL STORY]