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Business Spotlight – Brittney Mills With Mel Foster

August 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today on the WRMJ Business Spotlight, Terry James talks with Brittney Mills, a realtor with Mel Foster. Brittney is a seasoned realtor and recently opened an office in downtown Aledo.

Preseason IHSA Football AP Poll Released: Rockridge #3 In 2A

August 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) preseason IHSA football poll was released Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked third in 2A and received one number-one overall vote. WRMJ will post the polls each week. WRMJ’s Ty [FULL STORY]

Developer Remains Committed To $15-Million Northside Lofts Project

August 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

The timeline has been impacted, but the group behind the proposed massive upgrade of the former Northside school building in Aledo still plans to move forward with the project. Beth Payne is the senior vice [FULL STORY]

Charles ‘Pete’ and Judy Peterson – Memorial Service 9/2/23

August 23, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Memorial services for Charles “Pete” and Judy Peterson, formerly of this area, will be held at 11 a.m., Sat., Sept. 2, 2023, at the Preemption Cemetery, Preemption, IL. A reception will follow at Antioch Baptist [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry This Weekend

August 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

Celebrating 102 years of the New Boston Fish and Chicken Fry this weekend. A great tradition says Mayor Chris DeFrieze. The event runs Friday night through Sunday. Among the highlights—fireworks Saturday night and a 10 [FULL STORY]

Volleyball Openers: Mercer County Falls To Riverdale, Sherrard Beats Rock Island

August 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (0-1) opened the 2023 high school volleyball season with a three set loss to Riverdale (1-0) at home Monday night. The Golden Eagles took the first set, 25-22, before dropping the final two [FULL STORY]

Members of the Mercer County Volleyball team Brylee Marston, Gabriella McPeek, Maddie Hofmann with afternoon host Colin Mellgren

Colin’s Corner: Mercer Co. Volleyball Players Talk Season

August 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Tuesday afternoon brought three members of the Mercer County High School Volleyball team to the WRMJ studios. Brylee Marston, Gabriella McPeek, and Maddie Hofmann talked with afternoon host Colin Mellgren.

Jail Incident Leads To Additional Charges Against New Windsor Man

August 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Additional charges have been filed against a New Windsor man already awaiting trial on attempted murder, aggravated battery with a firearm, and reckless discharge of a firearm counts. The latest charges against 32-year-old Trenton Deshane [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Girls Cross Country Wins Rocket Run

August 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers opened the high school girls cross country season by winning the Rocket Run at Rock Falls Monday. The Tigers finished with a team score of 52, beating Rock Falls by four. Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Movie Making In Viola

August 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Another independent film project in Mercer County. This one being shot in Viola. The title, “Paper Plates,” and the filmmaker is Brian Nguyen. He spoke with WRMJ’s Terry James. James was featured in a scene. Filming [FULL STORY]