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John W. Malone – Services 5/19/23

May 15, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

John W. Malone, 83 of Aledo, died Friday, May 12, 2023, at Aledo Rehab & Healthcare Center. A Funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, May 19, at St. Patrick’s Catholic Church, Andalusia, [FULL STORY]

Morrison To Accept NUIC Invite For 2024-25, Leave TRAC

May 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Morrison School District Board of Education will vote Monday to accept an invitation from the Northwest Upstate Illini Conference (NUIC), according to the district’s school board agenda. Morrison was a charter member of the [FULL STORY]

Brown Ties Single-Season IHSA Home Run Record With #24

May 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (31-1) senior Payton Brown hit her 24th home run of the season in an 8-2 win against Seneca Saturday, tying the IHSA single-season record. Two other players in state history have hit 24 home [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: National Recognition For Sherrard Strength And Conditioning, Adams

May 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School strength and conditioning coach Brian Adams Friday. Sherrard’s strength and conditioning program was recognized by the National High School Strength Coaches Association (NHSSCA) as the Program of Excellence. Sherrard [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 13 Sectional Titles, Now 203 State Qualifiers For Sherrard Under Volkert

May 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard girls track and field coach Todd Volkert this week. The Tigers won their third consecutive sectional title at the IHSA Class 1A Erie Sectional earlier this week. It was the 13th [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Nelson, Rockets Once Again Focused On Last Seven Games

May 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge head softball coach John Nelson after the Rockets (27-1, 12-0 TRAC West) beat Erie-Prophetstown 7-0 Thursday. The Rockets open the postseason Tuesday, May 16, against either Mendota or Princeton at the [FULL STORY]

Brown’s 20th HR Powers Rockets Past E-P; Orion Clinches TRAC West Baseball Title

May 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (27-1, 12-0 TRAC West) wrapped up a perfect conference schedule with a 7-0 win over Erie-Prophetstown (8-14, 5-7 TRAC West) Thursday. Payton Brown hit her 20th home run of the season in the victory. [FULL STORY]

Viola Traffic Stop Leads To Meth Charge

May 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

A traffic stop in Viola results in multiple charges for a Galesburg man. 29 year old David R. Carlson was taken into custody on Wednesday by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies with assistance from the Viola [FULL STORY]

Aquatics Center In Fundraising Mode; Fenton Park Pool Will Open This Summer

May 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

Even though an aquatics center is on the drawing board for Aledo, the Fenton Park Pool will open this summer. An update from Aledo Park District Commissioner Tanner Dunn. The pool was constructed in 1938 [FULL STORY]

Deadline Nearing For Aledo City Administrator Applications

May 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

The application deadline is approaching for the City of Aledo administrator job. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the job search earlier this month. The city council has decided to split the city administrator [FULL STORY]