Relay for Life Radiothon
Radiothon 2024: Tom Thompson
Tom Thompson talks about his prostate cancer diagnosis and treatment for melanoma.
Month: April 2024
Western Illinois Today
Another Record Setting Year For Relay Radiothon
Mercer County residents opened their hearts and their wallets to support the fight against the cancer Monday. This year’s Relay For Life of Mercer County Radiothon raised $11,091. The money will go to research, prevention, [FULL STORY]
Relay for Life Radiothon
Relay For Life Radiothon: Chris Swanson Shares Her Story
Relay for Life volunteer Chris Swanson shares her story. Call (309)-582-5666 to make your pledge.
Local Sports
Saturday Sports: Rockridge Wins Battle Of Defending State Champs Over St. Bede
Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Defending 2A state champion Rockridge (13-2) defeated defending 1A state champion St. Bede (12-2) in softball Saturday, 9-0. The Rockets led, 4-0, after scoring two runs [FULL STORY]
Relay for Life Radiothon
Relay For Life Radiothon: Amy Morrison Tells Her Story
As of 6:50am we have raised $760 for Relay for Life of Mercer County! Thank you so much! You can donate at 309-582-5666 or just stop by the WRMJ Downtown Studios to make a donation [FULL STORY]
Relay for Life Radiothon
Relay For Life Radiothon: Denny Brown
WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt and Rusty Dunn spoke with Denny Brown about his experience with Cancer. Call and make a donation 309-582-5666.
Western Illinois Today
CBI Bank & Trust Completes Acquisition
CBI Bank and Trust headquartered in Muscatine has completed its acquisition of SENB Bank in the Quad Cities. CBI now has 24 bank locations. CBI also acquired Farmers Merchants Bank in Joy last year. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
IHSA Bass Fishing Sectional To Launch From New Boston May 2
The bass fishing coach at Mercer County High School pleased to see the IHSA locate a bass fishing sectional in the area this spring. Mississippi River—Pool 18 will serve as a site on May 2 [FULL STORY]
Funerals
Norma J. Bemis – Services 4/20/24
Norma J. Bemis, 85 of Aledo, died Monday, April 15, 2024, at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m., Saturday, April 20, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
WRMJ Sportsline: MERCO Girls Basketball Coach Brandon Hofmann, Sherrard Volleyball Coach Mary Hemm, & House Bill 334
On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor opened the show talking with new Mercer County girls basketball coach Brandon Hofmann. Then, new Sherrard volleyball coach Mary Hemm joined the program. (21:58) Rockridge High School Principal [FULL STORY]