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Twyla J. Holmes – Celebration Of Life 10/20/24

October 17, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Twyla J. Holmes, 81 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at Genesis East Medical Center in Davenport, Iowa. Cremation rites will be accorded. Celebration of Life will be held from 3 to [FULL STORY]

Help Needed To Keep Mercer County Residents In Homes

October 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

The need for emergency housing continues to rise. Mercer County Better Together Executive Director Kyle McEwen says they are getting requests for more than $1,000 a month for assistance to maintain housing. You can donate [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Volleyball Bounces Back In Win Over Ridgewood

October 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (19-9) got back in the win column with a two-set win over Ridgewood (6-24) 25-12, 25-22, Wednesday. Molly Hofmann had 15 kills in the win. [FULL STORY]

Proposed Mercer County High School Addition Project Takes Another Step Forward

October 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board has approved a resolution authorizing the issuance of $25 million in general obligation bonds for a proposed high school addition project. The action taken Wednesday night says Unit 404 Superintendent [FULL STORY]

Matlick’s Indefinite Suspension Remains In Effect With No Board Vote

October 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School football coach Tanner Matlick’s indefinite suspension is still in effect after Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. The meeting, which lasted more than five hours, concluded with no board vote on the [FULL STORY]

Week 8 IHSA Football AP Poll

October 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest IHSA football poll Wednesday. Local schools in the rankings this week include Monmouth-Roseville (3A No. 5), Princeton (3A No. 10), Newman (1A No. 9), Farmington (2A No. 2) [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO 4-Sport Athlete Fowler Making Most Of Senior Year

October 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior Claire Fowler for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Fowler plays four sports, including volleyball and cross country in the fall. The Mercer County High School Sports Spotlight is presented by [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Month: October 2024

Twyla J. Holmes – Celebration Of Life 10/20/24

Help Needed To Keep Mercer County Residents In Homes

Mercer County Volleyball Bounces Back In Win Over Ridgewood

Proposed Mercer County High School Addition Project Takes Another Step Forward

Matlick’s Indefinite Suspension Remains In Effect With No Board Vote

Week 8 IHSA Football AP Poll

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO 4-Sport Athlete Fowler Making Most Of Senior Year

Swanson Hosts Meeting To Help Prevent Loss From Scams

Historical Society Celebrates 65th Anniversary With Historical Films

Focus: Community Invited To Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner