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WRMJ Interview: Smooth Transition For Harris Taking Over Rockridge

June 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge boys basketball coach Jordan Harris at the Monmouth College Shootout Saturday. Harris is entering his first season at Rockridge. The Rockets went 28-6 in 2022-23, winning the Three Rivers Athletic Conference [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sedam’s Fifth Summer Underway As MERCO Boys Basketball Coach

June 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County boys basketball coach Tim Sedam at the Monmouth College Shootout Saturday. Sedam is entering his fifth season as the boys basketball coach at Mercer County. The Golden Eagles finished the [FULL STORY]

Rita J. Harrison – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

June 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rita J. Harrison, 68 of Aledo, died Saturday, June 17, 2023, at her home. A celebration of life for Rita Harrison will be held at a later date. Mississippi Valley Cremation is handling arrangements. Condolences [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: A Look At High School Sports In 2022-23 On WRMJ

June 17, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s local high school sports coverage for the 2022-23 school year concluded on Saturday, June 3rd, with Rockridge’s IHSA 2A softball state championship win over Beecher, 7-1. This school year, WRMJ produced 128 local sports [FULL STORY]

Donors Sought For Tuesday’s Mercer County Red Cross Blood Drive

June 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

The American Red Cross is in need of blood during the summer months at least as much if not more than during the rest of the year, according to an agency spokesman, and Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Former QC Officer To Be Hired As Interim Aledo Police Chief

June 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

A retired captain from the Moline Police Department set to join the Aledo Police Department. The hiring of Trevor Fisk as Interim Police Chief is on Monday night’s agenda, according to Mayor Chris Hagloch. Also [FULL STORY]

Mark William Dunn – Services 6/21/23

June 16, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Mark William Dunn, 60 of Aledo, died Wednesday, June 14, 2023, in Ontario, Canada, while on a fishing trip with family and friends. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, June 21, at the Aledo [FULL STORY]

Ryan A. Klick – Celebration Of Life 6/24/23

June 16, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Ryan A. Klick, 18 of Keithsburg, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023, peacefully at home. Cremation rites have been accorded. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m., Saturday, June 24, at the [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Purchasing Energy At Lower Rate This Year

June 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois providing an update to local customers as we head into the summer cooling season. According to Ameren’s Tucker Kennedy, the utility giant recently purchased energy at a much lower rate compared to years [FULL STORY]

Meteorologist Talks Weekend Rain Chances & Canadian Wildfire Haze

June 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

A chance of rain this weekend for the WRMJ listening area, but not a significant amount. Plus an update on Canadian wildfire haze. Meteorologist Matt Friedlein is with the National Weather Service in the Quad [FULL STORY]