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City of Aledo Invites Shoppers to #ShopSmall This Saturday and Celebrate Local Businesses

November 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is encouraging residents and visitors to support local shops and restaurants this Saturday, November 30, for Small Business Saturday. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch highlighted the role of small businesses in the [FULL STORY]

Black Hawk College East Campus Hosts Career Fair December 4

November 28, 2024 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College’s East Campus is set to host a career fair on Wednesday, December 4, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The event will take place in Building A’s Game Room and cafeteria. Job [FULL STORY]

Big Second Half Powers Mercer County Past Monmouth-Roseville

November 27, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (2-0) used a big second half to defeat Monmouth-Roseville (0-2) 58-43 at the 10 & 32 Tip-Off Classic in Orion Wednesday. The Golden Eagles [FULL STORY]

Holly M. Blythe – Celebration Of Life 12/6/24

November 27, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Holly M. Blythe, 79 of Aledo, died Wednesday, November 27, 2024, at her home. A celebration of Holly’s life will be held at 11 a.m., Friday, December 6, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation [FULL STORY]

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]