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Coat Giveaway Shows Real Community Need

October 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Colder weather has arrived, and Aledo’s First Baptist Church continued the tradition of handing out coats to area residents in need. Kady Hofer is the organizer for the annual winter coat giveaway. She says the [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Volleyball Sweeps MERCO

October 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (15-9, 3-5 TRAC West) beat Mercer (18-9, 2-6 TRAC West) 25-9, 25-20 Tuesday. After trailing 20-10 in the second set, the Golden Eagles rallied to tie [FULL STORY]

Kilcoin Auction – Tim Salmon Real Estate Auction

October 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Real Estate Auction As I am moving out of state I will hold a public auction at 801 SW 4th street Aledo IL. on Saturday November 2, 2024 Time 10:30 A.M. Personal property immediately after [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Bull Makes Signature Moment In Inaugural County Line Clash

October 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior offensive lineman and linebacker Landon Bull for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Bull returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in Rockridge’s 34-6 win over Mercer County last week. [FULL STORY]

Ruth Ann Dutton – Services 10/17/24

October 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Ruth Ann Dutton, 85 of Aledo, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, October 14, 2024, at Mercy One Genesis, Aledo. Funeral services will be 1:30 p.m., Thursday, October 17, at Trinity [FULL STORY]

Orion Rallies To Beat Tremont In Three Sets

October 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Orion (25-6) took down Tremont (22-5) in three sets Monday 22-25, 25-9, 25-20. Ellie Knupp led the Chargers with nine kills. Madison Reid added eight kills in [FULL STORY]

Aledo Central Park Plaza Project Taking Shape

October 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Central Park plaza project nearing completion. Mayor Chris Hagloch pleased with the look and the progress. Much of the project is being funded through a $3-million Rebuild Downtown and Main Street Grant from [FULL STORY]

Tanner Matlick Suspended Indefinitely As Mercer County Football Coach

October 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School football coach Tanner Matlick has been suspended indefinitely, the school district announced Monday. In a statement to WRMJ, Unit 404 Superintendent Tim Farquer said, “Mercer County Schools has suspended head football [FULL STORY]

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It’s Your Health: Girls Night Out Is Wednesday

October 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercy One Genesis, Aledo and the Mercer Foundation for Health invite you to a Girls Night Out at 5 p.m., Wed., Oct. 16, at the Mercer County VFW, Aledo. Bring a friend and encourage each [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board To Act On Bond Issue For High School Project This Week

October 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

A big decision for the Mercer County Board of Education later this week. On the agenda Wednesday night is an action item regarding a resolution authorizing the issuance of general obligation bonds up to $25 [FULL STORY]