Local Ag News
Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 8-2-23
Here is Paul Rosmann with this week’s Wyffels Hybrids Between The Rows Field Report.
Month: August 2023
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Gas Prices Below State Average
The average price for gasoline in Mercer County is $3.89 a gallon, which is above the national average of $3.80, but below the state average of $4.02. The national average last week was $3.68 and [FULL STORY]
Funerals
James Giles – Services 8/7/23
James Giles, 94 of New Boston, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at home surrounded by family. A Masonic service will be held at 3:30 p.m., Sunday, August 6, followed by visitation from 4 [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Sept. Pre-Trial For New Windsor Woman Charged With Attempted Murder
A pre-trial hearing has been continued to next month for a New Windsor woman charged with attempted murder. 32-year-old Lora Scott will return to Mercer County Circuit Court Sept. 19. The delay was asked for [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
WRMJ Audio: Bogguss Talks Saturday Bishop Hill Performance
Suzy Bogguss returning to the area this weekend. She will be performing at Bishop Hill Saturday afternoon. On Friday night, Bogguss will be performing at Chicago Winery.
Western Illinois Today
Miller Swings Through Aledo
Congresswoman Mary Miller makes a stop in Aledo, which she now represents since redistricting. Her district also covers the western portion of Mercer County. Congress is now in August recess. Miller was interviewed at WRMJ’s [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Fitness Evaluation Ordered For New Windsor Man Charged In Attempted Murder Case
An Aug. 22 status hearing set for a New Windsor man charged with attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and reckless discharge of a firearm. 32-year-old Trenton Deshane appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
WRMJ 102.3 FM And WRMJ.com Under New Local Ownership
ALEDO, IL— One of the Midwest’s most successful small-market radio stations is under new ownership. WRMJ radio – which started broadcasting 44 years ago – has been sold to WRMJ LLC. The sale was completed [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
New Hours For Aledo Drivers License Facility In September
Hours changing at the Aledo drivers license facility effective September 1. The location will no longer be open on Saturdays, but instead be open longer hours Mondays-through-Fridays from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. The adjustment [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Moving Forward With Residential Development Plans
The City of Aledo looking at retaining an engineering firm to plan for a new housing development. The site is the Sponsler Manor Third Addition on the northeast edge of town. The issue was discussed [FULL STORY]