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Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below Statewide Average

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. The number is for July and represents nearly a one-percent increase from the same period a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Returns To Court In October

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

A new court date has been set in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. An October 3 pre-trial was scheduled this week. Sullivan, who is free on bond, [FULL STORY]

Colin’s Corner: MERCO Cross Country Comes To WRMJ

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Several members of the Mercer County Cross Country team are pictured along with Coach Pete Nelson, standing. Seated, left to right, are Sophia Santiago, Ingrid Hays, Mason Coulter, Corbin Sturgill, and Jack McKnight. The group [FULL STORY]

Janice Doherty – Services 8/28/23

August 24, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Janice Doherty, 82 of Aledo, died Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Illini Campus, Silvis, surrounded by her family. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, August 28, [FULL STORY]

Wyffels Hybrids – Between The Rows Field Report 8-23-23

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here is Paul Rosmann with the Wyffels Hybrids Between the Rows Field Report.

New Windsor Arson Defendant Now In Mercer County Jail

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

A woman charged in a New Windsor arson has been transported to the Mercer County Jail. Desiree D. Millhouse was extradited from the Davis County Jail in Bloomfield, Iowa where she was picked up on [FULL STORY]

Volleyball: Monmouth-Roseville Downs Mercer County

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (0-2) fell in three sets to Monmouth-Roseville (2-0) in volleyball Wednesday night. Each set was decided by two points. The Titans took the first set, 25-23, the Golden Eagles responded by taking the [FULL STORY]

Local Highway Named In Honor Of Fallen Deputy; Ceremony Saturday

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The “Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist Memorial Highway” will be dedicated this weekend. The ceremony is Saturday at 11:45 a.m. at Alpha Elementary School. Weist was killed in the line of duty in 2022. State Rep. [FULL STORY]

Special Edition Business Spotlight – Brittney Mills With Mel Foster

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today, WRMJ will air a special edition of the Business Spotlight featuring Brittney Mills with Mel Foster in Aledo. Click here to listen to the interview. Thank you for listening to our Business Spotlight interviews. [FULL STORY]

Sept. 10 Dedication For Sherrard Veterans Memorial

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

A dedication will be held for the Sherrard Area Veterans Memorial next month. The ceremony is 2 p.m., Sunday, September 10, at the memorial site, located on 3rd Street and 4th Avenue in Sherrard. A [FULL STORY]