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Quarter Auction Fundraiser Helps Mercer County Families Dealing With Cancer

October 30, 2024 Ty Taylor

Relay For Life of Mercer County will hold a Quarter Auction Fundraiser from 6 to 10 p.m., Sat., Nov. 9, at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo. Doors open at 5 p.m. Auction paddles are [FULL STORY]

Orion, Riverdale Advance To Regional Championship

October 30, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Orion will host Riverdale for a 2A volleyball regional championship Thursday after both teams won semifinals matches Tuesday. After a slow start, the Chargers (30-6) rallied to [FULL STORY]

Trial Date Set In Sherrard Drug Induced Homicide Death

October 30, 2024 Ty Taylor

A February 24 jury trial scheduled for a Milan man charged in a drug induced death investigation in rural Sherrard. The date set Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court during an appearance for 42-year-old William [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Leemans, Rockets Ready For 2024 Playoffs

October 29, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior wide receiver and linebacker Baylen Leemans for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Leemans caught a touchdown pass in Rockridge’s 48-10 win over Hall last week. The Rockets (7-2) [FULL STORY]

MERCO, Rockridge Open Volleyball Postseason With Wins

October 29, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (20-12) swept Alleman (8-20) 25-20, 25-21 in the quarterfinals of the IHSA 2A Orion Regional Monday. Molly Hofmann tallied seven kills in the win. Natalie [FULL STORY]

Richard Neal McCurdy – Services 10/31/24

October 28, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Richard Neal McCurdy, 84 of Alpha, passed away Saturday, October 26, 2024, in Galesburg at Seminary Manor. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, October 30, at the Peterson Wallin Knox Funeral [FULL STORY]

Extension Continues For Aledo Multi-Use Path

October 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo continues to make headway in extending a multi-use path. A current project involves Aledo Memorial Park to College Avenue and that will be followed by an extension from College Avenue to [FULL STORY]

Ten Polling Places In Mercer County On Election Day

October 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

Eight days out from the election and early voting continues. In Mercer County, around 1,600 people have already cast ballots. There are approximately 13,000 registered voters in the county, according to Mercer County Clerk Brian [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

October 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.4 percent. The number is for September and compares to a 4.4 percent figure recorded the same period a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of [FULL STORY]

FULL SHOW: WRMJ Pigskin Playoff Preview

October 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

It’s the best night of the IHSA sports calendar, the release of the high school football playoff pairings. Ty Taylor, Jim Taylor, Monty Smith, and Pat Lower break down the brackets and talk with local [FULL STORY]