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Earl J. ‘Bud’ Thompson – Services 2/28/23

February 23, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Earl J. “Bud” Thompson, 84 of Aledo, IL, passed away Thursday, February 23, 2023 at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care. The visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Monday, February 27, at Fippinger Funeral [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FFA Alumni Group Hosting Live Auction March 2

February 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County FFA alumni group has formed, and they are hosting an event next week to coincide with the annual Mercer County High School FFA Chapter Banquet. Matt Willits is serving as president of [FULL STORY]

Rockridge, Sherrard Set For Regional Title Clash

February 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets and Sherrard Tigers will play for a regional championship Friday after both teams won semifinal games in the IHSA 2A Rockridge Regional Wednesday. Rockridge (24-4) beat Monmouth-Roseville (15-17) for the third time [FULL STORY]

Donna L. Quick – Services 2/25/23

February 22, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Donna L. Quick, 81 of Viola, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Avonlea Cottage, Milan. Funeral services will be 11:30 a.m., Saturday, February 25, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, with visitation one hour prior. [FULL STORY]

Tigers’ Season Ends In Sectional Semis

February 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard (22-7) saw their season end with a 59-45 loss to Eureka (25-8) in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A Rockridge Sectional Wednesday. The Hornets led 25-10 midway through the second quarter. The Tigers cut [FULL STORY]

Dog Park Talk For Aledo

February 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

There’s talk of a dog park for Aledo. A possible site is at Northside Park says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The subject was brought up at this week’s Aledo City Council meeting.

Seaton Sex Assault Defendant Faces New Charge

February 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

A new charge has been filed against a Seaton man already awaiting trial in a sex assault case. 49-year-old Mark Hockenberry was served an arrest warrant Tuesday at the Mercer County Courthouse for harassment through [FULL STORY]

Public’s Help Sought In Locating Missing Local Woman

February 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Angela Doherty has been missing since last Tuesday (2/14) and is suffering from a mental health related issue. Her family is asking for help locating her. Daughter Brit Doherty spoke to WRMJ Tuesday afternoon. They [FULL STORY]

Heavy Rain In Wednesday Forecast; Freezing Rain To North

February 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Messy weather to impact the WRMJ listening area midweek. Freezing rain potential north of the Quad Cities and heavy rain south of the Quad Cities. Justin Schultz is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service [FULL STORY]

E-P Races Past Orion In Fourth Quarter

February 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

Erie-Prophetstown (10-17) opened the fourth quarter on a 13-0 run to pull away from Orion (15-17) in a 57-46 win in the IHSA 2A West Carroll Regional semifinals Saturday. The Panthers trailed 39-37 at the [FULL STORY]