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Ideal Weather For First Firearm Deer Hunting Weekend

November 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The first weekend of firearm deer hunting season in Illinois should provide for some optimum weather conditions. John Haase is a meteorologist from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. The first firearm deer [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles & Tigers Open Season Victorious

November 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (1-0) erased a six point fourth quarter deficit to defeat Ridgewood (0-1) Monday night, 49-48, in Woodhull at the ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tip-Off Tournament. [FULL STORY]

Scott Durbin Named Rockridge Softball Coach

November 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Scott Durbin was hired as the next Rockridge High School varsity softball coach at the district’s board of education meeting Monday night. Durbin has spent the last two season as the junior varsity coach for [FULL STORY]

Connie L. Freeman – Graveside Services 11/18/23

November 13, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Connie L. Freeman, 80 of Aledo, died Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Saturday, November 18, at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsburg, Illinois. Memorials may be made to the [FULL STORY]

Fall Of 2024 Construction Date For Northside Lofts Project

November 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

An update on the proposed Northside Lofts project at the former Aledo Northside School property. The developer remains committed to the site. WRMJ spoke with Brian Hollenback, President & CEO of the Economic Growth Corporation [FULL STORY]

Area Church Continues Thanksgiving Meal Mission

November 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

A local church continuing with a Thanksgiving tradition they started in 2015. First Baptist Church in Aledo offering a free Thanksgiving Day meal on Thursday, November 23 says Pastor Seth Bowker. You can also sign [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: 2023-24 High School Girls Basketball Preview

November 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ previewed the 2023-24 high school girls basketball season Saturday morning on Sportsline. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by Sherrard head coach Doug Swanson, Rockridge head coach Ryan McDonald, and Mercer County head [FULL STORY]

Purple Paddles Give A Hand Up To Relay Supporters

November 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Relay for life is still months away, but the fundraising continues through the quarter auction fundraiser. The quarter auction fundraiser will be held on Saturday, November 18, at the Mercer County VFW in [FULL STORY]

These Cute Kids Love The WRMJ App

November 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

As our Blake Shelton concert contest continues, we wanted to share a very cute entry from Stacey King-Marston. You can enter the contest by following the instructions in the link below. After taking the picture [FULL STORY]

Mellgren Is The Guy Veterans Want To Know

November 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

For Dennis Mellgren, Veterans Day is every day. Mellgren assists veterans at the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Office. Veterans can come by when they need help with filing paperwork, getting transportation to Iowa City’s VA [FULL STORY]