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WRMJ Audio: Taylor Honored With Career Achievement Award From IBCA

May 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Jim Taylor was recognized Saturday night with a career achievement award from the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association for his contributions and promotion of the sport. The Herrin Award is named in honor of Illinois coaching [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Murray, Golden Eagles Eyeing Softball School History

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School softball coach Dustin Murray after the Golden Eagles (21-5, 14-2 Lincoln Trail Conference) swept Galva in a doubleheader Friday 17-0, 10-0. With the two victories, Mercer County has [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: June 4 Screening For Aledo Independent Film

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with independent filmmaker Christina Shaver Friday. She will screen her film “Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo, Illinois” on June 4. The film was shot last year during Rhubarb Festival [FULL STORY]

Ideas Being Sought For ‘Welcome to Aledo’ Mural Design

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

A “Welcome to Aledo” mural design being sought for downtown Aledo. The work will be on the south side of the building at 110 South College Avenue. The artist who creates the selected design will [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Giving Back & Growing The Profession; Cahill Hosts Youth Umpiring Clinic

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

Multi-sport IHSA official Jim Cahill hosted an umpiring clinic this week for youth in the West Central School District. He spoke with WRMJ Friday.

WRMJ Interview: Voyles, West Central Softball Rolling In First Year

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with West Central High School softball coach Dylan Voyles after the Heat (20-4, 12-3 Lincoln Trail Conference) beat Mercer County 10-1 Thursday. West Central handed Mercer County their first two conference losses of [FULL STORY]

Heat Complete Sweep Of Mercer County

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

West Central (20-4, 12-3 Lincoln Trail Conference) defeated Mercer County (19-5, 13-2 LTC) 10-1 in softball Thursday. Addie Seitz allowed one unearned run in seven innings to earn the victory for the Heat. She went [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Volkert Continues To Keep Tigers At Top; Three Consecutive Conference Titles

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School girls track coach Todd Volkert Friday morning. The Tigers won their third consecutive conference title Thursday night.

Petition To Revoke Bond Filed In Mercer County Grooming & Sexual Assault Investigation

May 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

A motion for indirect criminal contempt of court and a verified petition to revoke bond filed in a Mercer County grooming and sexual assault investigation. The defendants, 52-year-old Jeffrey Smith and 39-year-old Jennifer Younge, posted [FULL STORY]

Helena R. Brockett – Private Family Services 5/8/23

May 4, 2023 Ty Taylor

Helena R. Brockett, 86 of Aledo, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at her home. Private family graveside services will be Monday, May 8, at Linwood Cemetery, Galesburg, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the Disabled [FULL STORY]