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Rockridge Volleyball Beats Newman

October 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (17-10) defeated Newman (2-31-1) in a Three Rivers Athletic Conference cross-divisional game 25-12, 25-17 Wednesday. VOLEYBALL Rockridge def Newman 25-12, 25-17 Abingdon-Avon def Annawan 25-18, [FULL STORY]

Week 9 IHSA Football AP Poll

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest IHSA football poll Wednesday. Rockridge is ranked No. 10 in 2A this week after beating Monmouth-Roseville 28-18 Friday. Other schools in the rankings this week include Monmouth-Roseville and [FULL STORY]

Sign Up To Help A Local Family This Christmas

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Sponsors are needed to make this a Merry Christmas for Mercer County families. The annual Christmas Clearinghouse and Toys For Nancy’s Kids has another long list of families in need this year. Businesses, organizations, and [FULL STORY]

Some Violate Waste Yard Rules And Mayor Learns About Connection To Texas

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mayor Chris Hagloch joined WRMJ’s Terry James on Focus Wednesday morning to talk about some misuse of Aledo’s Waste Yard, stickers needed for neighborhood vehicles, and updates on work in Sponsler’s Addition. Plus, Mayor Hagloch [FULL STORY]

Kickoff The High School Football Postseason With WRMJ’s Pigskin Playoff Preview Saturday

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The most exciting night of the IHSA sports calendar is Saturday as the association releases its playoff football brackets. WRMJ will have you covered with the Pigksin Playoff Preview, starting at 7 p.m. We will reveal the [FULL STORY]

Orion Wins TRAC West Volleyball Title

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Orion (28-6, 9-1 TRAC West) won the TRAC West outright with a straight set win over Riverdale (20-10-1, 7-3 TRAC West) 25-15, 25-20, Tuesday. Ellie Knupp led [FULL STORY]

Aledo Issues Burn Ban

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is under a temporary burn ban. City officials imposed the ban on Monday. The ban was ordered due to extreme dry conditions in the city.

City Of Aledo Approves Opera House Liquor License Application

October 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Opera House is taking steps to serve alcohol when its renovation is completed. The City of Aledo approved a “Class C” liquor license application from the Opera House this week for its performing [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Dye Electrifies In Rockridge’s Win Over Monmouth-Roseville

October 22, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior wide receiver and defensive back Trevor Dye for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. After Monmouth-Roseville took its first lead in Friday’s game with Rockridge, 18-14 midway through the third [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Residents Eager To Cast Ballot

October 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

More than 1200 Mercer County residents have already cast their ballot in the 2024 election. As of noon Monday, 900 mail-in ballots had been received by Mercer County Clerk Brian Gerber’s office. 360 people took [FULL STORY]