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New Diamond Taking Shape At Northside Park

September 5, 2023 WRMJ Newsroom

Progress moving along on a new baseball diamond at Aledo’s Northside Park. When completed, it will serve as the varsity home of the Mercer County Golden Eagles. Here’s an update from Aledo Park District Commissioner [FULL STORY]

Sunday Dedication For Sherrard Veterans Memorial

September 5, 2023 WRMJ Newsroom

A dedication will be held for the Sherrard Area Veterans Memorial this weekend. 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]

Mercer County Taxes Due Friday

September 4, 2023 WRMJ Newsroom

The second and final installment of 2022 payable 2023 Mercer County real estate taxes due this week. Payments are due Friday (Sept. 8) and can be made at drop box locations at the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Attention Fans: The Spotlight Is On You Friday Nights

September 4, 2023 Ty Taylor

As Mercer County, Sherrard, Orion, and Rockridge face their weekly opponents – take a selfie wherever you are listening and share it with WRMJ! Show us the fun you are having across Western Illinois watching [FULL STORY]

Martha Fuller – Services 9/23/23

September 3, 2023 Ty Taylor

Martha Fuller, 79, passed away Friday, September 1, 2023, at her home in Aledo. Per her wishes, a celebration of life event will be held from 3 to 6 p.m., Saturday, September 23, at Speer Funeral [FULL STORY]

Aledo DMV Now Under New Hours

September 3, 2023 WRMJ Newsroom

New hours now in effect at the Aledo driver services facility. 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]

WRMJ Sportsline: Week 2 High School Football Recap With Matlick, Graves, Filler, Elder, & More

September 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ recapped Week 2 of the high school football season Saturday morning on Sportsline. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by Ridgewood head coach Pat Elder, Orion head coach Chip Filler, Mercer County head [FULL STORY]

Week 2: Mercer County, Rockridge, Orion Roll To Wins

September 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (1-1) rebounded from a disappointing Week 1 to defeat St. Bede (1-1) on the road, 38-13, Friday. Golden Eagles quarterback Colby Cox accounted for five touchdowns in the victory. Cox rushed for three [FULL STORY]

Sherrard, Orion Stay Unbeaten In TRAC Volleyball

September 1, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard (8-1-1, 2-0 TRAC West) defeated Rockridge (3-4, 0-2 TRAC West) on the road in volleyball in straight sets Thursday, 25-18, 25-16. Kaitlyn DeBlock had 7 kills to lead the Tigers in the victory. Chloe [FULL STORY]

Acts Announced For Ride 17; Event Oct. 14

September 1, 2023 WRMJ Newsroom

Plans being finalized for the Ride 17 event this fall in Mercer County. The Visit MerCo promotion involves musical entertainment sprinkled across Illinois Route 17 stops on Saturday, Oct. 14 says Visit MerCo Event Coordinator [FULL STORY]