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Orion Sweeps Rockridge

September 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Orion (13-3, 4-0 TRAC West) remained unbeaten in conference play with a straight set win over Rockridge (8-5, 1-3 TRAC West) Tuesday 25-9, 25-22. Avery Knupp led [FULL STORY]

Farm Safety Week: Wednesday, Sept. 18 – Generations of Farming

September 18, 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]

Buyers Looking To Aledo As More Homes Hit The Market

September 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

The number of homes for sale in Aledo has more than doubled year over year. Seven homes were for sale in Aledo in August of 2023. Fifteen homes were on the market this August. That [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Freyermuth’s 3 TDs Lead Rockridge Past Riverdale

September 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School running back and linebacker Jacob Freyermuth for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Freyermuth rushed for 76 yards and two touchdowns and returned an interception for a TD in last week’s [FULL STORY]

MERCO Boys Golf Beats Kewanee

September 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County defeated Kewanee 157-175 in a Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) boys goal dual at Oak View Country Club in Aledo Monday. Carson Boelens shot a [FULL STORY]

Aledo Fall Clean-Up Days Set For Week of Oct. 14

September 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

Aledo has set fall clean-up days for next month. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch is also reminding that the city offers an e-cycling program for all residents. On the first and third Thursdays of each month, [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Charged In Sex Abuse Investigation

September 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

A Viola man facing two Class 2 felony aggravated criminal sexual abuse counts. The charges against 31-year-old Gregory S. Wilson stem from an investigation by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Wilson was taken into custody [FULL STORY]

Farm Safety Week: Tuesday – Health and Wellness

September 17, 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]

WRMJ Promoting Farm Safety Week

September 16, 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]

Above Normal Temps To Continue This Week

September 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Daytime highs will approach 90 much of this week in the WRMJ listening area. Dave Cousins is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Monday morning.