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Jerry Dean Stead – Services 6/28/23

June 23, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Jerry Dean Stead, 91 of Viola, passed away quietly on Wednesday, June 21, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Silvis, Illinois. Services will be held at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola, on Wednesday, June 28, with visitation [FULL STORY]

Goats & Music; ‘Goatchella’ Set For This Weekend In Mercer County

June 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

A local farmer having success with goat milk and goat ice cream and now he’s going to host a music festival this weekend. The event is called “Goatchella” this Saturday says John Dailey. The event [FULL STORY]

Relay For Life Saturday At Aledo Central Park

June 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

22 years for the Relay for Life of Mercer County. The 2023 event is this weekend at Aledo Central Park. The first one was held at Pratt Memorial Field. Here’s organizers Stacey Dutton and Mary [FULL STORY]

Rain In Play This Weekend; Cooler Temps Next Week

June 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rain chances this weekend for the WRMJ listening area followed by some cooler temps. Meteorologist Andy Ervin is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Friday morning.

Business Spotlight – Cokel’s Welding & Auto Repair

June 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today John Hoscheidt talks with Don Yates, owner of Cokel’s Welding & Auto Repair in Aledo. They’ll discuss how Don and Traci Yates are celebrating their 30th anniversary in ownership, and Cokel’s is celebrating its [FULL STORY]

New Kayak & Canoe Launch Opens This Weekend At Port Louisa

June 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

A ribbon cutting set for this weekend for the new kayak and canoe launch at Port Louisa in Keithsburg. The project was announced back in July of 2021. Here was Visit Mer MerCo’s Kasi Henshaw [FULL STORY]

New Boston Principal Hired

June 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board has hired a new principal for New Boston Elementary. The position goes to Dr. Teresa Ibouhouten. She has 21 years teaching experience. She most recently served as an instructional coach [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Poor Fan Behavior & Declining Officiating Base; NFHS Continues To Look For Solutions

June 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Dr. Karissa Niehoff Wednesday. She serves as Chief Executive Officer of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS). The organization is hosting the Behavior in Sports Summit: Understanding Your Influence [FULL STORY]

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 6-21-23

June 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here is Paul Rosmann with this week’s Wyffels Hybrids “Between the Rows” field report as he takes a look at field conditions in Western Illinois.

Aledo Dollar Tree Project Update

June 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Dollar Tree store is still planned for Aledo, but the formal TIF agreement has yet to be approved by the full city council. The TIF Committee has okayed the deal and Mayor Chris Hagloch [FULL STORY]