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Mills Honored With Farm Strong Award For 31 Years Of Dedication To Family Farming

November 27, 2024 Ty Taylor

Doug Mills of New Boston was hard at work on his family farm when Farm Country 102.3 and CBI Bank & Trust surprised him with the November Farm Strong Award. Doug received a $100 prize [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Another State Championship Game For Former Aledo Coach Cully Welter

November 27, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with former Aledo head football coach Cully Welter Wednesday afternoon. Welter is leading the Monticello Sages to the IHSA 3A state title game this Friday afternoon. He spent 11 seasons at Aledo [FULL STORY]

Ridgewood Rallies Late To Knock Off Orion

November 27, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Ridgewood (1-1) outscored Orion (1-1) 22-10 in the fourth quarter to rally to a 69-64 win over the Chargers in the second night of the 10 [FULL STORY]

MERCO, Orion Open 10 & 32 Tip-Off Classic With Wins

November 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (1-0) won its season opener over Fulton (0-1) 50-30 at the 10 & 32 Tip-Off Classic in Orion Monday. The Golden Eagles trailed 11-7 [FULL STORY]

Downtown Aledo Lights Up For Holly Days Celebration December 6-7

November 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Downtown Aledo is preparing for a festive kickoff to the holiday season with its annual Holly Days celebration on Friday, December 6, and Saturday, December 7. A key highlight this year is the lighting of [FULL STORY]

Price Offers Tips For Upcoming Shoveling Season

November 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

Winter weather is here, and snow shoveling is a common chore—but it comes with real dangers. Doug Price from Advanced Rehab and Sports Medicine in Aledo warns that many people underestimate the physical strain. “But [FULL STORY]

Aledo Gears Up For December 2 Municipal Caucus: Participate And Nominate

November 26, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is calling on its residents to take part in the upcoming Municipal Caucus on Monday, December 2. This pivotal event provides voters the opportunity to nominate candidates for Mayor, City Clerk, [FULL STORY]

Florence J. Fullerton – Graveside Services 11/29/24

November 25, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Florence J. Fullerton, 97 of Viola, Illinois, passed away Saturday, November 23, 2024, at Generations in Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, November 27, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: Sherrard Blasts Annawan, Takes 2nd At Geneseo Tournament

November 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (3-1) closed the Geneseo Thanksgiving Tournament by beating Annawan (0-4) 68-27 Saturday to finish second in the field. The Tigers led 39-9 at halftime. Ellie [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

November 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.5 percent. The number is for October and compares to a 4.3 percent figure recorded the same time a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]