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Mercer County Sweeps Eagle Invitational

April 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County took both the boys and girls crown at the Golden Eagles Invitational Tuesday night at the George Pratt Memorial Field track. On the diamonds, Payton Brown hit three more home runs as Rockridge [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Talking About ACE Camp Brings Smile To Original Organizer Linda Whitney

April 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

ACE Camp is back on in 2022. The event is for Apollo, New Boston, and Winola 2nd graders. Students learn about agriculture, conservation, and environment. Local ag in the classroom volunteer Linda Whitney helped organize [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Aledo Flower Shop

April 26, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Today on WRMJ’s spring edition of the Business Spotlight John Hoscheidt will talk with the owner of the Aledo Flower Shop, Rhonda Whitney. They will talk about how she decided to buy the business one [FULL STORY]

Eagles Top Pioneers, Tigers Split With Rams

April 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County stopped Alleman in baseball action Monday at Aledo’s Northside Park in non-conference action. Sherrard gave up five in the first to Riverdale on the way to a loss. In softball, Sherrard and Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Davis & King Speak At Mercer County Republican Event

April 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Republicans get an audience with congressional candidates heading toward the June primary. Due to a map redraw, incumbent Rodney Davis is now in a new district that features much of Mercer County. Davis [FULL STORY]

$7,666 Raised During WRMJ Relay For Life Radiothon

April 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

Another successful WRMJ Radiothon benefiting the Relay for Life of Mercer County. There were 80 donors on Monday totaling $7,666 says Stacey Dutton–senior development manager with the American Cancer Society. In nine years, the radiothon [FULL STORY]

Monday Public Hearing For New Aledo TIF

April 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

A public hearing for the City of Aledo’s proposed new TIF district is Monday. Mayor Chris Haghloch says the hearing begins at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall.

WRMJ Audio: Mercer County Area 4th Graders Honor Lincoln Legacy With Art Work; Poster Contest Showcased At Essley-Noble Museum

April 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Historical Society and Essley-Noble Museum celebrate an Abraham Lincoln poster contest among Mercer County area 4th graders. Winners from Apollo, New Boston, and Winola elementary schools were recognized at an event Sunday [FULL STORY]

Dr. Ford Frog Races Return This July 4th

April 22, 2022 Ty Taylor

After a two-year hiatus, the Dr. Ford Frog Races return to Aledo Central Park this summer. The pandemic forced cancellation of the event in 2020 and 2021. The frog races began in 1993 and are [FULL STORY]

Support Sought For Mercer Foundation For Health’s Community Granting Program; Fundraiser This Weekend

April 22, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer Foundation for Health hosting a fundraiser over the next couple of days. It’s an online auction says foundation director Al Zwilling. Proceeds benefit the foundation’s community granting program. Bidding starts today at 5 p.m. [FULL STORY]