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Parks & Rec Director To Be Hired In Aledo

September 10, 2024 Ty Taylor

A Parks and Recreation Director set to be hired in Aledo in the New Year. It’s a cooperative effort between the city and the Aledo Park District says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The job is expected [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sponsors 2024 Mercer County Veteran & Senior Resource Fair

September 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

SAVE THE DATE for the 2024 Mercer County Veteran & Senior Resource Fair on September 19th! Join us and connect with dozens of local and area organizations dedicated to helping veterans and seniors in Mercer [FULL STORY]

Robert Whitney – Visitation 9/12/24

September 9, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Robert Whitney, 80 of Aledo, passed away on Saturday, September 7, 2024, at his home after a long battle with Parkinsons. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, September 12, at Speer Funeral [FULL STORY]

Local Fishing Tourney Honors Late Outdoorsman

September 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

The 1st Annual Mark Dunn Memorial Catfish Tournament set for Saturday, September 14th. The day begins with a 7 a.m. shotgun start from the Keithsburg South Boat Ramp. Brent Collins and Luke Stuann with the [FULL STORY]

Wagner In Running For Top National FFA Honor

September 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

Caleb Wagner of the Mercer County FFA chapter has been named a national finalist this year for the Nursery Operations Agricultural Proficiency Award. Agricultural Proficiency Awards honor FFA members who, through supervised agricultural experiences (SAEs), [FULL STORY]

September Warm Up For WRMJ Listening Area

September 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

Temperatures approaching 90 later this week after dipping into the lower 40s Sunday morning. Meteorologist Tim Gross is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Monday morning.

WRMJ Sportsline: Week 2 High School Football Recap

September 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor recap the local results from Week 2 of high school football. They’re joined by Mercer County head coach Tanner Matlick (48:09), Sherrard head coach Brandon Johnston [FULL STORY]

Week 2: Princeton Outlasts Rockridge, MERCO Rallies Past Sherrard, Monmouth-Roseville Overpowers Orion

September 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. 3A No. 3 Princeton (2-0) defeated 2A No. 3 Rockridge (1-1) 27-18 in Edgington Friday. The Rockets struck early, scoring with 11:05 left in the first quarter [FULL STORY]

Hagloch Previews Pick-Up Day October 14th

September 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will once again be holding a city clean-up day with pick-up of large items put curbside, according to Mayor Chris Hagloch. The City of Aledo will begin to pick up items [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Justin Cook & Jessica Bak, State Farm Insurance

September 6, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Terry James talks with Justin Cook and Jessica Bak of State Farm Insurance. Find the interview here.