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James M. Anderson – Services 5/10/24

May 7, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

James M. Anderson, 82 of Aledo, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Friday, May 10, at First Baptist Church, Aledo, IL. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Rockridge-Sherrard Softball Doubleheader To Decide TRAC West Race Wednesday

May 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge and Sherrard will play a softball doubleheader Wednesday at the Joel Brunsvold Complex, with both teams entering the games tied for first place in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) West Division. The Tigers [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Clinches Share Of TRAC West Baseball Title

May 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

Sherrard (20-3, 9-0 TRAC West) clinched a share of the TRAC West baseball championship with a 5-4 comeback win over Monmouth-Roseville (11-13, 5-5 TRAC West) Monday at the Joel Brunsvold Complex. The Tigers trailed, 4-3, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Hilltop Mini Buildings & Lawn Decor

May 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with John Pollock and Jeremy Nelson of Hilltop Mini Buildings and Lawn Decor just north of Viola. Find out about their big 25th anniversary event coming Friday [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – HIlltop Mini Buildings and Lawn Decor

May 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Today’s Business Spotlight, we are featuring Hilltop Buildings and Lawn Decor just north of Viola. Click here to listen.

Inching Closer To County Fair Season

May 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

The schedule is taking shape for the 2024 Mercer County Fair. Fair week runs July 9-13 says Fair Board President Rita Williams. The first Mercer County Fair was held in 1853.

Eva May Fickel – Services 5/16/24

May 6, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Eva May Fickel, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 1, 2024, surrounded by family, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois, at the age of 95. Eva will be remembered during her funeral service at 12 [FULL STORY]

Donna L. Long – Graveside Service 5/11/24

May 6, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Donna L. Long, a cherished mother, grandmother, friend, and long-time resident of Aledo, Illinois, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at the age of 97. Donna’s life will be celebrated during her graveside [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Conference Track Meets, Postseason Brackets, Bass Fishing, & More

May 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor opened the show recapping Friday’s Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) girls track and field meet, which Sherrard won, and the Lincoln Trail Conference (LTC) track and field meet, [FULL STORY]

Family Doctor & Community Leader Retiring In June

May 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

A longtime Mercer County doctor is retiring later this year. Dr. Dennis Palmer was recruited to Aledo in 1976 by local community organizations and in conjunction with the National Health Service Corps. His last day [FULL STORY]