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Sherrard FFA President Leading Cattle Fitting Clinic

June 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

In advance of the county fair season, a cattle fitting clinic is taking place at the Mercer County Fairgrounds next month. It’s the idea of new Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr. Again, the cattle fitting [FULL STORY]

Youth Arrested Following Weekend Fires In Viola

June 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

A juvenile has been arrested following two suspicious fires at Viola residences last weekend. The fires occurred Saturday. The youth was taken into custody following an investigation and remains in custody at a juvenile detention [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Summer Basketball Conversation With MERCO’s Kate Engwall

June 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School girls basketball coach Kate Engwall Monday. The Golden Eagles are hosting a summer league throughout June with Monmouth-Roseville, Ridgewood, and A-Town. Engwall spoke about the summer schedule, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Indian Bluff Supply

June 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today John Hoscheidt talks with Raleigh Daves with Indian Bluff Supply. They will talk about the growth of Indian Bluff Supply, how they are your one-stop shop for new building construction, the new building at [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Administrator Hiring Update

June 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Interviews should begin soon for the city administrator position in Aledo, and there could be a potential hire by next month says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The current city administrator and police chief, Chris Sullivan, [FULL STORY]

Bogguss To Play In Bishop Hill Aug. 5

June 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Suzy Bogguss will be performing in the area later this summer. The Aledo native is scheduled to play in the Concerts in the Colony series at the Bishop Hill Village Park in Henry County. The [FULL STORY]

Martha J. King – Services 6/16/23

June 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Martha J. King, 78 of Aledo died Friday, June 9, 2023 at her home at Brookstone of Aledo. Visitation is 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, June 15, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. Funeral services are [FULL STORY]

Crime Stoppers Tips Leads To Arrest Of Texas Man In Oquawka

June 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Dalton, Texas man has been arrested on multiple felony counts in Henderson County. The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office received tips from Crime Stoppers that Joshua A. Goff (age 39) had been in the rural [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Farm Bureau Awards $20K In Scholarships

June 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2023 Scholarships. This award is given to outstanding high school students who have achieved a well-rounded high school and collegiate [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff Asked About Ambulance Coverage & Mutual Aid

June 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

Some discussions about ambulance coverage and mutual aid in the Mercer County area. There have been some staffing challenges says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. Terrill was asked about the issue at this week’s Mercer [FULL STORY]