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Car Collides With Home; Two Dead In Viola Accident

July 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Two people were killed in an early Saturday morning crash after their vehicle went off the roadway and collided with a house along U.S. 67 south of Illinois 17 in Viola. The crash resulted in [FULL STORY]

Janet Bryant – Services 7/27/23

July 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Janet Bryant, 85 of Illinois City, Illinois, died Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo from injuries received in an automobile accident. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 26, at Dennison [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Fair Honors Bohnert Family

July 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The calf birthing center has been renamed at the Rock Island County Fair. The fair thanked the Bohnert family for all their hard work every year to educate the public about the importance of livestock [FULL STORY]

Record Set At RICO Fair 4-H Livestock Auction

July 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction set a new record Friday as 62 4-Hers sold their animals. The auction raised $40,325. The grand champion steer shown by Macy Hoag went for $1100 and [FULL STORY]

Edmondson Receives Youth In Ag Award At RICO Fair

July 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ, 102.3 FM in Aledo and Brownfield, Ag News for America presented Alex Edmondson with the 2023 Illinois Ag Youth Award during the Rock Island County Fair 4-H Livestock Auction Friday night. Edmondson is the [FULL STORY]

Ashley E. Hasting – Services 7/25/23

July 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Ashley E. Hasting, 34 of Golden, Illinois passed away Tuesday, July 18, 2023, in rural Augusta, Illinois. A Memorial Service for Ashley will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 25, at Triplett Funeral [FULL STORY]

Fatal Accident Near New Boston Claims Life Of Illinois City Woman

July 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

One person has died following a one vehicle crash near New Boston. The fatal mishap occurred late Thursday morning at Cottage Road and 45th Street, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release. The [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Hoopin’ In The Park Back In Style With Sherrard Boys Basketball

July 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard boys basketball coach Alex Johnson Thursday, as the Tigers wrapped up their “Hoopin’ in the Park” Tour in New Windsor. The Sherrard boys basketball program hosted free community basketball sessions for [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Receives Nine-Year Prison Term In Sex Abuse & Child Porn Case

July 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Viola man will serve nine years in prison after pleading guilty to charges in an aggravated criminal sexual abuse and child pornography investigation. 36-year-old Thomas Loy will also have to register as a sex [FULL STORY]

Bank Donation To Local 4-H Clubs Supports Youth In Agriculture

July 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

Farmers State Bank recently donated $3,600 to twelve area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: 1. Alexis All Stars 4-H Club [FULL STORY]