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Sorensen: No More Layoffs At Deere

August 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

A local congressmen says John Deere isn’t planning any more layoffs. U.S. Rep. Eric Sorensen met with company officials last week, and said they told him there are no planned “workforce changes.” Sorensen wanted the [FULL STORY]

This Week Will Bring Hottest Temps Of Year

August 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

A late August heat wave for the WRMJ listening area. Zach Uttech is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with the WRMJ listening area early Monday morning.

Community Gathers To Honor Dr. Dennis & Vicki Palmer

August 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

A two-year stint turned into a 48-year stay for Dr. Dennis & Vicki Palmer. The two were honored Sunday at a reception at the Mercer County Family YMCA. Dr. Palmer spoke with WRMJ. The City [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: 2024 High School Football Preview

August 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

The award-winning WRMJ Sportsline is back for the 2024-25 school year! This week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor preview the 2024 high school football season in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference. Throughout the show, they [FULL STORY]

Terry Bewley – No Services

August 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Terry R. Bewley, 72 of Aledo, Illinois, died Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at University of Iowa Hospitals. Per his wishes, cremation has been accorded and no services will be held. A memorial will be established [FULL STORY]

What Makes Our Latest Winner Farm Strong?

August 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ and CBI Bank & Trust would like to recognize Denver DeBacker of Aledo as our latest Farm Strong Winner! Denver’s girlfriend Tori Werkheier nominated him. Denver wins a $100 bill from [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below Statewide Average

August 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate sits at 5.7 percent. The number is for July and compares to a 4.1 percent figure recorded a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. [FULL STORY]

MERCO Beats Knoxville In Boys Golf Dual

August 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County defeated Knoxville 159-187 in a boys golf dual at Oak View Country Club in Aledo Thursday. Carson Boelens and Evan Blaser shot 39 for the [FULL STORY]

James ‘Jim’ L. Hanson – Services 8/31/24

August 22, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

James “Jim” L. Hanson, 65 of Seaton, Illinois, passed away on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at the Genesis Medical Center, Aledo. Cremation has been accorded and the Memorial Service will be 11 a.m., Saturday, August [FULL STORY]

Gayle J. Pullen – Graveside Services 8/24/24

August 22, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Gayle J. Pullen, 81 of Aledo, died Thursday, August 22, 2024, at Aledo Rehab & Healthcare Center. Graveside services will be 12 p.m., Saturday, August 24, at Greenmound Cemetery, Keithsbsurg, Illinois. Visitation is Saturday at [FULL STORY]