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MERCO Boys Golf Beats Newman By 1 Shot

September 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County defeated Newman Central Catholic by one shot, 179-180, in a Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) dual meet at Emerald Hill Golf Course in Sterling Wednesday. [FULL STORY]

Rain Returns To Forecast Through Next Week

September 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

The WRMJ listening area could be receiving between 1.5 and two inches of rain over the next week. Meteorologist Dave Cousins is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Art Collective Bringing Attention To Student Artists

September 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District art program taking over downtown Aledo through the weekend. A guided art walk begins at 6 p.m. Thursday followed by the Second Annual Art Gala Saturday night says high school [FULL STORY]

Farm Safety Week: Thursday, Sept. 19 – Confined Spaces

September 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

September 15-21 is Farm Safety and Health Week in Illinois with a theme of “Don’t Learn Safety by Accident.” This year marks the 80th year for the annual observance nationwide. Listen for Farm Safety messages from [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Claims 4th Consecutive TRAC Girls Golf Title

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge won its fourth straight Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) girls golf championship at Highland Springs Golf Course in Rock Island Wednesday. The Rockets won the conference meet with a team score of 368, which [FULL STORY]

Week 4 IHSA Football AP Poll

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest IHSA football poll Wednesday. Rockridge (2-1) moved up a spot in the 2A poll to No. 5 this week. Other local schools that are ranked this week include [FULL STORY]

Lorene Lee – Services 9/28/24

September 18, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Lorene Lee, 97 of Aledo, died peacefully on Friday, September 13, 2024, at her home in Brookstone of Aledo. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., Saturday, September 28, at St. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Record-Setting Week 3 For Mercer County’s Gray

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School junior running back and linebacker Mason Gray for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Gray rushed for a program-record 371 yards and five touchdowns in last Friday’s 56-41 win over [FULL STORY]

Sherrard & Rockridge Celebrate Homecoming

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

Homecoming is being celebrated in Sherrard and Edgington this week. WRMJ will be at both the Sherrard and Rockridge Homecoming Parades on Thursday. Yes, we have learned our lesson about bringing only one bag of [FULL STORY]

Aledo Mayor Discusses City Job Opening And Translates ‘Gen Z’ Lingo

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

This Focus interview with Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch really “Slaps.” The Mayor talks about the city position that is currently open, rules regarding side by sides in the city, and how farmers can help in [FULL STORY]