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WRMJ Audio: Sherrard FFA Horse Evaluation CDE Team Makes It To Big Stage; Finishes Third In Nation

November 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ highlighted Sherrard FFA’s Horse Evaluation CDE (career development experience) team on Thursday. The group finished third in the nation at last week’s National FFA Convention in Indianapolis.

PUMC Daytrippers Visit WRMJ’s New Studios

November 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ welcomed the PUMC (Preemption United Methodist Church) Daytrippers to our studios Thursday. The group meets once a month for lunch and visited WRMJ after eating at Tobala Mexican Bar & Grill, two doors down. [FULL STORY]

Theda N. McManus – Services 11/13/23

November 9, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Theda N. McManus, 91 of Milan, formerly of the Reynolds area, died Wednesday, November 8, 2023, at Avonlea Cottage of the Quad Cities, Milan. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 a.m., Monday, November [FULL STORY]

Aledo Creates Assistant City Administrator Job

November 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has created an assistant city administrator position. The job goes to Jarod Dale says City Administrator Mike Chausse. The council approved the position this week.

Mercer County Veterans Day Observance Saturday

November 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County VFW preparing for another Veterans Day observance. Larry Peterson serves as Post 1571 Commander. Again, step off for the parade is 11 a.m., Saturday, from the former Northside school.

WRMJ Interview: Another D-I Rockridge Softball Product, Lewis Signs National Letter Of Intent With Wisconsin

November 8, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior Kendra Lewis at her signing day ceremony Wednesday afternoon. Lewis signed her National Letter of Intent to continue her softball career at the University of Wisconsin. Lewis is [FULL STORY]

Gary E. Cooper, Sr. – Services 11/11/23

November 8, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Gary E. Cooper, Sr., 90 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center East in Davenport. Visitation is from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Saturday, November 11, at New Life [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Mellgren Representing Mercer County In ILMEA District Jazz Band

November 8, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior Colin Mellgren for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. Mellgren was selected to perform with the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) district jazz band. The performance is 5:30 p.m., [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Mercer County Towing

November 8, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the WRMJ Business Spotlight, Terry James talks with John Bell, the new manager of Mercer County Towing. Find their interview here.

Virginia Mae Hofmann – Services 11/11/23

November 8, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Virginia Mae Hofmann, 96 of Andalusia, passed from this life and was escorted into the presence of Jesus Christ on Monday, November 6, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, November 11, [FULL STORY]