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Golden Eagles Avenge Loss To Morrison

January 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County pulled away in the fourth quarter on their way to a 71-54 win over Morrison Wednesday. The Mustangs led 28-18 in the second quarter before Mercer County went on a 15-0 run. The [FULL STORY]

Super Bowl TV Ad To Feature Viola Area Farm Family

January 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Viola area farmer Chad Bell and his family featured in a Super Bowl Sunday ad on Feb. 12. The campaign is called “We are the 96” and the spot will run on Fox affiliates in [FULL STORY]

Marchia K. Forber – Memorial Service 3/4/23

January 25, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Marchia K. Forber, 85 of Aledo, formerly of Peoria, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023, at University of Iowa Hospital in Iowa City. Cremation rites are accorded with Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. A memorial [FULL STORY]

Tigers Continue Hot Streak

January 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard pulled away in the second half to beat Orion 59-48 Tuesday in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division. The Tigers led 26-24 at halftime. Holland Anderson scored 12 points for Sherrard. Jack Hatlestad [FULL STORY]

Rogalski Discusses Genesis Ambulance Service

January 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Genesis Medical Center Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski provides an update on ambulance service involving local fire protection districts. He was a guest on WRMJ’s Focus program this week Rogalski says Genesis had been at a [FULL STORY]

Area Rep To Stay On House Ag Committee

January 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Aledo’s rep in Congress will continue to serve on the House Ag Committee. Mary Miller is beginning her second term in office. Miller is from Oakland and represents Illinois’ 15th Congressional District, which now includes [FULL STORY]

Beulah Mae Venable – Services 1/28/23

January 24, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Beulah Mae Venable, 99 of Reynolds, passed away on Monday, January 23, 2023, at the Clarissa C. Cook Hospice House, Bettendorf. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Saturday, January 28, at Reynolds United Methodist Church. [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Rockridge’s Causemaker Flying Into Competitive Cheerleading Season

January 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge High School competitive cheerleader Callie Causemaker on Tuesday. The senior has earned all-state honors from the Illinois Cheerleading Coaches Association.

Tigers Race Past Rockets

January 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard stayed atop the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division in girls basketball with a 66-20 win over Rockridge Monday. Kyla Elsbury scored a game-high 26 points in the win. Addison Pickens added 15 for [FULL STORY]

Main Street Extension & SE 2nd Avenue Upgrade Being Discussed By Aledo City Council

January 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council exploring extending East Main Street to Illinois Route 94 and improvements to SE 2nd Avenue or “swimming pool road.” The items were discussed at Monday night’s Public Property, Streets and Sidewalks [FULL STORY]