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Aledo Police Department Fully Staffed, Two New Officers Hired This Week

August 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Police Department has added two new hires. Police Chief Trevor Fisk introduced the officers at Monday night’s Aledo City Council meeting. The Aledo City Council approved the signing bonus plan for new officers [FULL STORY]

Sanctuary Demolition Begins At Community Bible Fellowship

August 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Four months following a dangerous storm that passed through Aledo, demolition is underway at Community Bible Fellowship on the east side of town. High winds impacted the roof at Community Bible Fellowship in April. A [FULL STORY]

Lyle E. Reed – Services 8/31/24

August 20, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Lyle E. Reed, 85 of West Burlington, formerly of Seaton, died Wednesday, April 3, 2024, at home. According to his wishes, cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m., Saturday, August 31, at [FULL STORY]

Sportsline Returns Saturday

August 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

The award-winning WRMJ Sportsline returns this Saturday, Aug. 24. Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor will preview the Three Rivers Athletic Conference football season and talk with the head coaches from Mercer County, Rockridge, Sherrard and Orion. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Downs Farmington In Girls Golf

August 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County defeated Farmington in a girls golf dual 213-250 at Oak View Country Club in Aledo Monday. Elsie Cook’s score of 50 earned her medalist honors. [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man To Stand Trial This Fall In Drug Induced Homicide Case

August 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

A Nov. 25 jury trial has been scheduled for a New Boston man facing drug induced homicide and methamphetamine delivery charges. The date was set Monday for 42-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall. He was arrested in [FULL STORY]

Plambeck Sentencing Hearing Moved To October

August 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

A sentencing hearing has been continued to later this year for a Sherrard woman found guilty of 11 felony animal cruelty counts. The new date was set Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court during an [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Fippinger Funeral Home

August 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Terry James talks with Alex Carlson and Jill Dennison Henry of Fippinger Funeral Home. They’ll discuss the recent merger between Fippinger and Dennison Funeral Homes.

Local Sports

Rockridge’s Durbin, Ridgewood’s Leander Named ICA Softball Coaches Of The Year

August 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

A pair of local high school softball coaches were named 2024 Illinois Softball Coaches of the Year over the weekend. The ICA awarded Ridgewood’s Renae Leander and Rockridge’s Scott Durbin the honor. Leander is the [FULL STORY]

Getting Set For Aledo Antique Days

August 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street set to host Antique Days this coming weekend. The event is Saturday (8/24). Main Street Executive Director Lindsey Dunn says a complete schedule is available at aledomainstreet.com.