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WRMJ Continues ‘Commerical Free Christmas’ Tradition

December 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

Once again, WRMJ would like to thank our sponsors for making another “Commercial Free Christmas” possible. We start playing commercial-free Christmas music from all genres at 12 p.m., Sunday, Christmas Eve, through midnight, then again [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge Freshman Sowards Transitioning Well To High School Wrestling

December 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School freshman wrestler Thomas Sowards this week for the High School Sports Spotlight. Sowards was the champion at 126 pounds at the Panther Invite last weekend hosted by Erie-Prophetstown.

Aledo Evaluating Growing Permanent Downtown Christmas Tree

December 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The tall Christmas tree in downtown Aledo generating plenty of interest this holiday season. Moving forward, the city is considering planting a permanent tree near the Central Park parking lot says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The [FULL STORY]

Tunnel To Towers Foundation Reaches Out To Fallen Deputy’s Family

December 22, 2023 Ty Taylor

The family of a fallen Knox County Deputy is receiving an early Christmas gift. The Tunnel to Towers Foundation has paid off the mortgage of Nicholas Weist’s family. Authorities say Weist was setting up spike [FULL STORY]

Dana L. Murphy – Services 12/27/23

December 21, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Dana L. Murphy, 52 of Aledo, passed away Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Funeral service will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, at the Buffalo Prairie Community Church. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Wendell Keith Harroun – Services 12/27/23

December 21, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Wendell Keith Harroun, 96 of Aledo, died Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at Brookstone of Aledo. Services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, December 27, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Nadia Anderson Promotes Girls Wrestling

December 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School junior wrestler Nadia Anderson for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Anderson is in her second year wrestling and was the champion at the Panther Invite at 135 pounds over [FULL STORY]

Medical Issue With Judge Forces Another Continuance In Sullivan Case

December 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

A plea has been continued to next week in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. The matter was scheduled to be heard Thursday morning but has been pushed [FULL STORY]

Creative Writing Used To Help Veterans In Mercer County

December 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Veterans and their families were invited to the Mercer County Senior Center, Thursday, December 21, for a veteran’s coffee and creative writing session. Amy Hess of New Boston with Creativets is leading an interactive discussion [FULL STORY]

State Ranked Pioneers Pull Away From MERCO

December 21, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Alleman (13-2), ranked #6 by the Associated Press in IHSA 2A girls basketball, beat Mercer County (7-6) at home Wednesday, 59-30. The Pioneers led 17-11 at [FULL STORY]