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Thomas N. Nelson – Services 3/4/23

February 28, 2023 Cynthia Stoner
Thomas N. Nelson, 75 of Joy, died Tuesday, February 28, 2023, at his nephews’ home in Sherrard, Illinois. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Saturday, March 4, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation is prior [FULL STORY]
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Austin T. Reid – Private Family Services

February 28, 2023 Cynthia Stoner
Austin T. Reid, 31 of Davenport, Iowa, formerly of Aledo, Illinois, died Friday, February 24, 2023, in Davenport. Private family services will be held. The services can be viewed on the Speer Funeral Home Facebook [FULL STORY]
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City of Aledo, Aledo Main Street Offer Financial Support to New and Existing Local Businesses

February 28, 2023 Ty Taylor
The City of Aledo and Aledo Main Street are looking to assist local businesses in Aledo with small business grants for lease assistance and business professional services. The grant opportunities are open to current owners [FULL STORY]
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Looking For West Side Aledo Development

February 27, 2023 Ty Taylor
Is there any opportunity for retail development on the west side of Aledo? Currently, the old Casey’s lot remains for sale and the city owns property across the street from Dollar General. Aledo Mayor Chris [FULL STORY]
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Aledo City Administrator Hiring Update

February 27, 2023 Ty Taylor
Aledo plans to hire a new city administrator sometime this year and the position will be separate from the police chief job. Mayor Chris Hagloch was asked about the job search last week as Chris [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Nelson & Rockets Always Ready For Big Expectations; 2023 Season Begins Monday With 65-Game Winning Streak In Check

February 26, 2023 Ty Taylor
Rockridge softball coach John Nelson joined the WRMJ Sportsline program Saturday morning. The IHSA softball season begins Monday with the first official day of practice.
Local Sports

WRMJ Audio: Highlights, Postgame Reaction From Another Rockridge Rocket Regional Championship Win

February 25, 2023 Ty Taylor
Rockridge (25-4) won their seventh regional championship since 2013 with a 41-25 win over Sherrard (17-11) in the IHSA 2A Rockridge Regional Friday. Jase Whiteman scored a game-high 14 points. Carson Klemme was also in [FULL STORY]
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Funerals

Marion Wayne Erickson – Services 3/1/23

February 24, 2023 Cynthia Stoner
Marion Wayne Erickson, 90 of Taylor Ridge, died Thursday, February 23, 2023 at UnityPoint Health – Trinity, Rock Island. A funeral service will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 1, at the Reynolds United Methodist Church, [FULL STORY]
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Local Sports

Erie-Prophetstown Upsets Mercer County

February 24, 2023 Ty Taylor
Mercer County (24-8) got knocked off by Erie-Prophetstown (11-17) 46-43 in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A West Carroll Regional Thursday. The Golden Eagles led 5-0 early, but Erie-Prophetstown responded with an 18-2 run to [FULL STORY]
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A Night Leading Local Junior High Chorus Students Proves To Be Fun Time For MERCO High School Principal

February 24, 2023 Ty Taylor
Supporting the fine arts at the junior high level. That’s how Mercer County High School principal Andrea Cooper spent her Thursday night, directing over 200 area students in the Prairieland Junior High Conference Chorus Festival. [FULL STORY]

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