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Rockridge Seeking Facility Input; Community Engagement Session Wednesday

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor
Rockridge hosting a community engagement session this week. The district is seeking input on facilities says Superintendent Marcus Bush. A meeting is set for Wednesday from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Rockridge High School [FULL STORY]
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Sullivan Plea Now Set For Next Month

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor
A rescheduled plea date has been set in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. He will return to Mercer County Circuit Court on Feb. 15. Parties reported an [FULL STORY]
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Freezing Rain To Impact WRMJ Listening Area Monday Into Tuesday Morning

January 22, 2024 Ty Taylor
A winter weather advisory for the WRMJ listening area for Monday morning and again Monday night into Tuesday morning. Andy Ervin is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke [FULL STORY]
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Joyce M. Kernan – Services 1/26/24

January 21, 2024 Ty Taylor
Joyce M. Kernan, 91 of Aledo, Illinois, met Jesus Friday, January 19, 2024, at home surrounded by family. Services are 10:30 a.m., Friday, January 26, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Burial is in the [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Sportsline: Shootouts, Invites, & Looking To Postseason

January 20, 2024 Ty Taylor
Play is back on after numerous cancellations over the past couple of weeks. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor hit on a number of local, regional, and state high school topics. We also hear from Orion [FULL STORY]
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Sherrard Clamps Mon-Rose Down Stretch

January 20, 2024 Ty Taylor
Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy.   Sherrard (15-2, 4-1 TRAC West) ended the game on a 20-2 run to defeat Monmouth-Roseville (13-8, 2-3 TRAC West), 50-39, Friday. The Tigers trailed 37-30 with [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Audio: Defense Travels

January 19, 2024 Ty Taylor
In Friday night’s 50-39 win at Monmouth-Roseville, Sherrard ended the game on a 20-2 run after trailing 37-30 with 3:30 left in the third quarter. The run included more than 11 consecutive minutes of shutout [FULL STORY]
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Funerals

Charles ‘Charlie’ Lee Lemon – Services At A Later Date

January 19, 2024 Cynthia Stoner
Charles “Charlie” Lee Lemon, 75 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Cremation rites will be accorded. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Memorial [FULL STORY]
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Golden Eagles Use Big Second Half To Put Away A-Town

January 19, 2024 Ty Taylor
Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy.   Mercer County (13-6, 4-0 LTC) defeated A-Town (9-11, 2-2 LTC) on the road Thursday, 59-33. The Golden Eagles led 24-19 at halftime but outscored A-Town 35-14 [FULL STORY]
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Aledo City Council Learns Aledo Dollar Tree Store On Hold

January 19, 2024 Ty Taylor
A Dollar Tree store for Aledo is now on hold. An update from Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. Plans for the store were originally announced last May.

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