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WRMJ Audio: MERCO Grad Lifting Big Things On Powerlifting Circuit

March 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County High School grad having great success competing on the powerlifting circuit. Bailey Kellett was at an American Drug-Free Powerlifting Federation event earlier this month, where he set a world record. He spoke [FULL STORY]

Chargers Open Season Throwing Combined No-Hitter

March 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

A pair of Orion pitchers combined to throw a no-hitter in a 7-0 season-opening win over Limestone Tuesday. Maddux Anderson threw four no-hit innings and struck out four. Andrew Meiresonne pitched the final three innings [FULL STORY]

Motion Hearing Scheduled For QC Man Convicted In Mercer County Sex Assault Case

March 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

A hearing on a motion to reconsider sentence has been scheduled for later this month for a Davenport man convicted in a Mercer County sex assault case. 37-year-old Antonio Cortez Williamson received a 45-year term [FULL STORY]

Wanda R. Biddle – Visitation 3/18/23

March 14, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Wanda R. Biddle, 76 of Aledo, died at her granddaughter’s home on Monday, March 13, 2023. Visitation will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, March 18, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Condolences may [FULL STORY]

New Football Coach & Other Hires Expected By Mercer County School Board Later This Month

March 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board of Education looks to hire a new football coach, volleyball coach, and athletic director later this month. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie expects action on those three positions at the March [FULL STORY]

Hockenberry Bond Hearing Continued To Next Month; Charged In Sex Assault & Harassment Case

March 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

A motion hearing on a petition to revoke or increase bond for a Seaton man has been continued to next month. 49-year-old Mark Hockenberry’s attorney asked for and was granted the continuance Monday in Mercer [FULL STORY]

New Windsor Man Arrested In Sex Assault Case

March 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

A New Windsor man is being held in the Mercer County Jail on $300,000 bond, charged with predatory criminal sexual assault. 47-year-old Matthew Eugene Walsh was taken into custody at his home on Sunday. His [FULL STORY]

Aledo Main Street Offering Tik Tok 101 Training

March 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local businesses have a chance to learn about utilizing a popular social media app. Aledo Main Street hosting a Tik Tok 101 Training later this month. Main Street manager Lindsey Dunn says the training includes [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Superintendent Retiring

March 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge is in search of a new superintendent. Perry Miller is stepping down at the end of the school year. His retirement is on the March 20 school board agenda. Miller has been with the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Savoring His State Championship Maroon Experience; A Sweet Moment For Former Alleman Coach Pat Rangel

March 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Pat Rangel on Monday. The former Alleman head coach serves as an assistant on the state championship Moline High School basketball staff.