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Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below Statewide Average

November 23, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. The number is for October and compares to a 3.2 percent figure recorded a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment [FULL STORY]

Lyle ‘Bill’ Eugene Kugler – Services 11/27/23

November 22, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Lyle “Bill” Eugene Kugler, 80 of Aledo, Illinois, was called to glory during his sleep in his home on Monday, November 20, 2023. The funeral service will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 27, at Trinity [FULL STORY]

Preston Urges Safety Post-Harvest

November 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Jenna Preston visited the WRMJ studios to remind listeners about the high number of vehicles on the roadway carrying anhydrous ammonia. Preston says these are slow-moving vehicles and a collision [FULL STORY]

Cheri L. Figg – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

November 22, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Cheri L. Figg, 64 of Clinton, IA, passed away Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Mercy One Hospital with her husband and children by her side. In following Cheri’s wishes, cremation rites will be accorded. Celebration [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles Cruise Past Alleman To Start 2-0

November 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (2-0) rolled to a 58-28 win over Alleman (0-2) Tuesday at the 10 & 32 Tip-Off Classic in Orion. The Golden Eagles jumped out [FULL STORY]

Northside Lofts Developer Promoting Amenities Of Project

November 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

With a fall of 2024 construction date targeted for the Northside Lofts project at the former Aledo Junior High, developers are starting to promote the amenities planned for the redeveloped site. Andrew Fisher is construction [FULL STORY]

Live And Local: John Heasly Performs In-Studio

November 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Alexis singer songwriter John Heasly performed live in the WRMJ studio on Tues., Nov. 21. John has been making music for decades and is performing this weekend at Walnut Grove Farm in Knoxville, IL.

Ann M. Enstrom – Services 11/27/23

November 21, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Ann M. Enstrom, 87 of Alpha, passed away Monday, November 20, 2023, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg. Funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m., Monday, November 27, at Alpha United Methodist Church. Visitation will be [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: MERCO Senior Shadden Wins Festival of Trees Photography Contest

November 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School senior Lucas Shadden won first place honors in the photography contest at the QC Arts Festival of Trees High School Art Exhibition. His piece is displayed at the River Center in [FULL STORY]

Giant Christmas Tree Arrives In Downtown Aledo

November 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Downtown Aledo ready for the holiday season. An approximate 30-foot Christmas tree arrived via escort Tuesday morning says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The tree stands in the northwest corner of the Central Park parking lot. It [FULL STORY]