Local Ag News
Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 7-19-23
Here is Paul Rosmann with Wyffels Hybrids with this week’s Between the Rows Field Report.
Month: July 2023
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: TRAC Conversation With Longtime Preps Writer Kevin Hieronymous
WRMJ spoke with Bureau County Republican Sports Editor Kevin Hieronymous at an Illinois Basketball Coaches Association (IBCA) event over the weekend in Mineral. Hieronymous has cornered local sports at the Bureau County Republican since 1986. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Sherrard Elementary School Expansion Project On Target For December Finish
Construction moving along at the Sherrard Elementary School expansion project. An update from Sherrard School District Superintendent Dr. Carl Johnson. Ground was broken on the project last March.
Western Illinois Today
Council To Act On Pay Hike For Aledo Police Officers Next Month
Aldermen are in support of raising pay for Aledo police officers. The Aledo City Council discussed the issue this week with final action expected next month says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The council will meet again [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
15 Felony Charges Filed In Mercer County Sex Assault Investigation
A Henderson County man facing 15 felony counts in a Mercer County criminal sexual assault investigation has waived his preliminary hearing. 23-year-old Mason Butler of Oquawka appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Tuesday morning. He [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Update In Sherrard Woman’s Animal Cruelty Case; October Pre-Trial Scheduled
An Oct. 16 pre-trial set in a Sherrard woman’s animal cruelty case. The date scheduled Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court for 59-year-old Karen Plambeck, where the court ruled on a discovery issue. Plambeck is [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Saturday Concert Series Coming To Aledo Central Park Band Shell
The Aledo Central Park Band Shell getting some additional entertainment this summer. The city is promoting Central Park Grooves, which debuts this Saturday night, says band shell spokesman Rusty Ruggles. The Central Park Grooves concert [FULL STORY]
Local Ag News
Youth Livestock Auction Brings In More Than 62K
The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction celebrated its 30th anniversary at the Mercer County Fair Friday Night. After a short weather delay, a large crowd turned out for the event. The grand champion steer shown [FULL STORY]
Local Ag News
Area Youth Recognized At Mercer County Fair
WRMJ and Brownfield, Ag News for America, presented Megan Gray of Aledo and Jack Jungmann of Little York the 2023 Illinois Ag Youth Award during the Mercer County Fair. WRMJ owner and general manager John [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Edwina L. Wright – Services 7/18/23
Edwina L. Wright, 82 of Seaton, Illinois, died Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at her home. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Tuesday, July 18, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Candor Cemetery, [FULL STORY]