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Aledo’s Cinema At Central Returns Friday

June 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

Cinema at Central is returning to Aledo Central Park this weekend. The first movie shown at Aledo Central Park this summer is Ruby Gillman, Teenage Kraken Friday night at dusk. It’s the first of three [FULL STORY]

2018 Sherrard Grad Smith Brings Youth To County Board Race

June 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

A 2018 Sherrard High School graduate is running for a Mercer County Board seat. At 24 years old, Colton Smith is well against the traditional county board candidate age demographic. He’s running to represent Matherville, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ To Celebrate 45 Years With Open House

June 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

June 12, 1979 — that was sign-on day at WRMJ in Aledo, Illinois. That’s 45 years of commitment to the people and local businesses in Mercer County and the surrounding area. And, 45 years of [FULL STORY]

Richard D. Norton – Graveside Services 6/17/24

June 12, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Richard D. Norton, 89 of Aledo, died Tuesday, June 11, 2024, at Seminary Manor, Galesburg, Illinois. Graveside services will be 2:30 p.m., Monday, June 17, at Aledo Cemetery. Memorials may be made to the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Aquatic Center Questions To Be Answered June 22nd

June 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

Stakeholders in the Aledo Aquatic Center project are hosting an informational session from 11 a.m. to noon, June 22, in Downtown Aledo. Come to the former Farmers Grain & Coal site at 110 SE 3rd [FULL STORY]

Man Convicted In Death Of Deputy Nick Weist Objects To Mandatory Natural Life

June 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

The man convicted of killing a Knox County Deputy in 2022 is objecting to the mandatory natural life sentence he faces. Daylon Richardson’s attorney made the objection in a motion filed yesterday in Henry County [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life June 22

June 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

An adjustment to this year’s Mercer County Relay For Life later this month. An update from organizer Mary Flint. Again, this year’s Relay is from 4-to-7 p.m. on Saturday, June 22 at the Aledo Fire [FULL STORY]

45 Years Of Memories On WRMJ

June 12, 2024 Ty Taylor

June 12, 1979. That was the start of WRMJ FM 102.3. From our 25th Anniversary cassette, John Hoscheidt said the station went on the air at 8:01 a.m. Our 25th anniversary celebration was one of [FULL STORY]

Eugenia M. Stitzer – Services 6/17/24

June 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

Eugenia M. Stitzer, 92 of Matherville, died Monday, June 10, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Monday, June 17, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church, Matherville. [FULL STORY]

IHSA Basketball Roundup: Shot Clock Coming In 2026-27, State Finals Schedule Update

June 11, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) officially announced a 35-second shot clock will be required in all varsity high school basketball games beginning with the 2026-27 school year Tuesday. In-season tournaments and shootouts have been [FULL STORY]