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Local Cash Rent Numbers Released By USDA

August 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

The USDA National Agricultural Statistics Service releasing cash rent data for Illinois. The 2023 estimates show Mercer County at $263.00 per acre for non-irrigated cropland. Pastureland is averaging $42 per acre. For nearby counties. $267.00 [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: Orion Rolls To Wethersfield Tournament Title

August 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

Orion (5-0) remained unbeaten in volleyball to win the Wethersfield Tournament in Kewanee Saturday. The Chargers beat Wethersfield in three sets in the championship, 18-21, 21-19, 15-7. Mercer County (2-4) took third place at the [FULL STORY]

Drew Norton Wins Car Raffle

August 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

Update: Drew Norton is the winner of the raffle. The Golden Eagles Restoration Program will have its work on display at this weekend’s Antique Days in Aledo. $10 raffle tickets are being sold for a [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Week 1 High School Football Recap With Matlick, Graves, Johnston, Filler & More

August 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ recapped Week 1 of the high school football season Saturday morning on WRMJ. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by Rockridge head coach Sam Graves, Sherrard head coach Brandon Johnston, Mercer County head [FULL STORY]

James L. Edwards – Services 8/30/23

August 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

James L. Edwards, 75 of Aledo, passed away Thursday, August 24, 2023, at Mercer Manor Rehabilitation. Services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, August 30, at College Avenue Presbyterian Church, Aledo. Interment is in Aledo Cemetery, where [FULL STORY]

Week 1: Golden Eagles, Rockets, & Tigers Come Up Short; Chargers Beat Hall

August 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (0-1) opened the 2023 high school football season with a 14-6 loss to United (1-0) at George Pratt Memorial Field Friday night. Both Red Storm touchdowns came after Golden Eagle fumbles. Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Jeffery Allen Cantrill – Private Services

August 25, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Jeffery Allen Cantrill, 79 of Alpha, Illinois, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2023, at Marigold Rehabilitation & Health Care in Galesburg. Cremation has been accorded. Private Graveside Services will be held at the Alpha Cemetery. [FULL STORY]

William ‘Bill’ T. Tracy – Services 8/28/23

August 25, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

William “Bill” T. Tracy, 84, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Family Health and Rehab Center in Wichita, Kansas. Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 28, at Swaim Funeral Chapel, Dodge [FULL STORY]

Volleyball: Tigers Top Boilermakers, Orion Opens Season Victorious

August 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers (2-0) defeated Kewanee (1-1) in straight sets Thursday, 25-19, 25-14, in a match-up of Three Rivers Athletic Conference team. Elsewhere, Orion (1-0) opened the season defeating Ridgewood at home, 25-4, 25-9. [FULL STORY]

20th Year For Aledo Antique Days

August 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Aledo Antique Days set for another year. Plenty to do and see on Saturday says Aledo Main Street manager Lindsey Dunn. A complete schedule available at aledomainstreet.com.