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Tigers Pull Away From Golden Eagles In Third Set

October 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (22-6-1, 7-5 TRAC West) defeated Mercer County (14-12, 6-3 LTC) in three sets Thursday, 25-20, 23-25, 25-18. Kaitlynn DeBlock led the Tigers with nine kills [FULL STORY]

Update: Aledo Woman Missing Since February; Information Still Being Sought

October 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Still looking for answers. An Aledo woman continues to hold out hope for her mother, Angela Marie Doherty, who went missing in mid-February. Britt Doherty spoke with WRMJ Thursday afternoon. Brit says her mother suffers [FULL STORY]

Randall E. Kehr – Memorial Gathering 10/14/23

October 12, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Randall E. Kehr, 76, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 4:14 am, Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family. A gathering of family and friends will be from 2 to 6 [FULL STORY]

Finding School Bus Drivers Remains A Challenge

October 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Area school districts still need help filling bus driving positions. Rockridge superintendent Marcus Bush says they’re looking for drivers. Drivers at Rockridge earn $25 an hour and training is provided by and paid for by [FULL STORY]

Ride 17 Music Festival Saturday In Mercer County

October 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

A big weekend of music in Mercer County. It’s the first ever Ride 17 Music Festival on Saturday. Kayla Morath and Julia Bosold are with Visit MerCo, the group promoting Ride 17, which received a [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles Get Win On Senior Night; Chargers Roll Past Geneseo

October 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (14-11, 6-3 LTC) beat Stark County (1-22, 0-9 LTC) on senior night for the Golden Eagles Wednesday, 25-13, 25-10. Molly Hofmann had 11 kills [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO’s Fredrickson Battles Through Broken Wrist In Senior Season

October 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior wide receiver and defensive back William Fredrickson for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Frederickson has been playing with a broken wrist since Week 2. The Golden Eagles have [FULL STORY]

Week 7 IHSA Football AP Poll

October 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) Week 7 IHSA football poll was released Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked #7 in Class 2A this week. Other local schools in this week’s rankings are Knoxville (#5 in [FULL STORY]

Dennis ‘Dink’ Downing – Celebration Of Life 10/28/23

October 11, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Dennis “Dink” Downing, 76 of Aledo, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at OSF St. Francis, Peoria. A Celebration of Life will be held from 2 to 5 p.m., Saturday, October 28, at the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Scarecrow Row In Downtown Aledo

October 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

Plenty of scarecrows are dotting the downtown Aledo landscape this fall. It’s an effort of Aledo Main Street that coincides with this Saturday’s Aledo Fall Fest says Main Street Director Lindsey Dunn. Aledo Fall Fest [FULL STORY]