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Relay For Life Of Mercer County Set For Saturday

June 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

The 2024 Relay for Life of Mercer County is this weekend. Funds raised at the event go towards the American Cancer Society for cancer research, prevention, detection, and patient support. This year’s Relay for Life [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Basketball Summer Park Tour Returns For Second Year Next Month

June 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard High School boys basketball program is bringing back its “Summer Park Tour” next month. Last summer, the program hosted four community basketball sessions at outdoor basketball courts around the school district for third [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Residents Invited To Relay Saturday

June 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

Relay for Life of Mercer County is set for Saturday, June 22, from 4 to 7 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. Mary Flint is a cancer survivor and advocate for those facing the battle. [FULL STORY]

Monica Austin Opens Aledo’s Central Park Grooves Lineup Saturday

June 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Central Park Grooves concert series returns to Aledo’s Central Park this weekend. Monica Austin performs Saturday from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Aledo Central Park Bandshell. The rest of the Central Park Grooves [FULL STORY]

Farm Country 102.3 Visits Henry County Fair

June 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The local fair season has kicked off as the Henry County Fair in Cambridge, Illinois, gets underway. WRMJ visited the fair Tuesday. For a full schedule of events click here.

Aledo Hosting Aquatic Center Update Saturday

June 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is hosting a public information session for the Aledo Aquatic Center project this weekend. The event is from 11 a.m. to noon, Saturday, at 110 SE 3rd Avenue in Aledo. Aledo [FULL STORY]

Aledo Exploring $1,000 Annual Fee For Tree Services Using City Waste Site

June 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is exploring an annual fee for use of the city’s waste disposal site by commercial tree removers. The ordinance’s first reading was at Monday’s city council meeting. It would set a [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Murder Defendants Return To Court In July

June 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

A co-defendant in a Mercer County drug-induced death investigation will return to Mercer County Circuit Court Wednesday, July 2. The date was set for 52-year-old Susan McFalls of Colona during a Monday morning court appearance. [FULL STORY]

Sorensen Joining Effort To Block Congressional Pay Raise

June 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

A local Illinois congressman has joined several lawmakers to block Congress from getting a pay raise. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen, D-Illinois, joined U.S. Reps. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, and Chris Pappas, D-New Hampshire, in the effort. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge FFA Holding Consignment Auction Fundraiser Saturday

June 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge FFA Chapter is holding a consignment auction fundraiser this weekend. Bidding starts Saturday at 11 a.m., at Rockridge High School. Rockridge FFA President Laikyn Parchert says you can bring items to the chapter [FULL STORY]