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[ September 15, 2026 ] 2 Men Facing Charges In Alleged Aledo Drug Bust To Return To Court Later This Year Western Illinois Today
[ September 15, 2026 ] Mercer County Beats Ridgewood Local Sports
[ September 15, 2026 ] Rockridge FFA Celebrating New Greenhouse Wednesday Local Ag News
[ September 14, 2026 ] MercyOne Genesis Aledo Replacing Urgent Care/Walk-Ins With Same Day Acute Clinic Schedule Western Illinois Today
[ September 14, 2026 ] Saturday Sports: Mercer County Girls Cross Country Wins Gary Coates Invite Local Sports

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard State Champ Hutchins Enjoyed Every Moment

May 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School standout track athlete Kelsey Hutchins. The 2023 graduate claimed the IHSA state title in the triple jump last weekend at Eastern Illinois university in Charleston.

Local Ag News

Swanson FFA Legislation Passed By Lawmakers

May 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

A local state lawmaker’s FFA legislation is winning approval in the Illinois General Assembly. The measure is sponsored by State Rep. Dan Swanson. Swanson was in the Alwood FFA Chapter while in school and just [FULL STORY]

Local Ag News

Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards 13 Scholarships

May 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Thirteen scholarships have been awarded by the Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation. In addition to student scholarships, Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Jenna Preston says the foundation supports programs such as Agriculture in the Classroom [FULL STORY]

Lincoln Trail Conference Announces All-Conference Softball, Baseball Teams

May 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference (LTC) announced its 2023 all-conference teams for softball and baseball Tuesday. LTC Softball First-Team Pitchers Mya Brown – Ridgewood Addie Seitz – West Central Gabe Bryan – A-Town Elsie Cook – [FULL STORY]

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Rockets Power Past Golden Eagles

May 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (34-1) defeated Mercer County (26-8) 6-1 Tuesday in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A Rockridge Sectional. Payton Brown hit a lead-off home run, her IHSA record 26th of the season, to spark a four [FULL STORY]

Bush Named Rockridge Superintendent

May 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

New Boston Elementary School Principal Marcus Bush to be employed as new Superintendent of the Rockridge School District. The hiring is on the agenda at a special Unit 300 Board of Education meeting Thursday night. [FULL STORY]

Area Memorial Day Observances

May 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Memorial Day observance is set for Monday. Aledo American Legion’s Jay Doherty with the details. Also this Memorial Day weekend, an observance will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at the Peniel Cemetery [FULL STORY]

Jordan Harris Named Rockridge Boys Basketball Coach

May 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

Jordan Harris has been named the next Rockridge boys basketball coach, the school announced Tuesday. Harris was an assistant coach for the Augustana College women’s basketball program the past two seasons. He serves as a [FULL STORY]

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Connie Randolph – Services 5/24/23

May 22, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Connie Randolph, 93 of Reynolds, Illinois, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Visitation will be 4 to 6 p.m., [FULL STORY]

ROE Opportunity Fair Tuesday In Aledo

May 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Regional Office of Education hosting an opportunity fair in Mercer County this week. Regional Superintendent Jodi Scott says the opportunity fair is Tuesday from 5 to 7:30 p.m. at Oak View Country Club.

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