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High School Spotlight: Rockridge’s Matlick Selected To ILMEA All-State Choir

February 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior Payton Matlick for the High School Spotlight this week. Matlick was selected to perform in the Illinois Music Education Association’s (ILMEA) all-state choir this year.

Collison Tallies 1,000th Point In MERCO Rout of United

February 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County senior Lucas Collison scored his 1,000th career point in the Golden Eagles (25-6, 11-0 LTC) 69-32 win over United (16-15, 3-8 LTC) Thursday. Collison scored 28 points in the win, with 26 coming [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Massages By Tammy/Bailey E. Beauty

February 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Terry James talks with Tammy Nelson of Massages By Tammy and Bailey Ross, owner of Bailey E. Beauty, a new business located at Massages By Tammy in Aledo, and now offering [FULL STORY]

City of Aledo Statement Following Sullivan Plea

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is aware of the outcome of Chris Sullivan’s legal matter and, in light of this outcome, is announcing Mr. Sullivan’s retirement from the City of Aledo Police Department. We fully support [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Pleads Guilty To Misdemeanor, Fined $2,500

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Following his guilty plea to a misdemeanor battery charge, the City of Aledo is announcing the retirement of Chris Sullivan as police chief. He was on paid leave from the city from August of 2022, [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Hosting Community Engagement Session Feb. 21

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge has scheduled another community engagement session. It will be held Wednesday, Feb. 21 at 6 p.m. at Rockridge High School, says superintendent Marcus Bush. It follows November 14 and January 24 sessions. The final [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Emergency Assistance Program Being Promoted

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Word being spread about the Mercer County Emergency Assistance Program. Pastor Luke Dunn from the First Baptist Church in Aledo detailed the effort on this week’s WRMJ Focus program. If you’d like to contribute to [FULL STORY]

$10,000 In Restitution Ordered In Case Against Former Keithsburg Officer

February 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

A former Keithsburg police officer will pay the City of Keithsburg $10,000 in restitution after entering an Alford plea to a misdemeanor count. 53-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton was originally facing felony charges in a [FULL STORY]

Final 2023-24 IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll

February 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its final poll for the 2023-24 IHSA boys basketball season Wednesday. Rockridge (22-6, 12-0 TRAC West) remained #10 in this week’s 2A rankings. WRMJ’s Ty Taylor is an AP voter. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Injuries In Rear View Mirror; Zeke Heads To State

February 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School wrestler Zeke Arnold on Wednesday. The 144-pound senior has battled through knee injuries, but was able to qualify for state with a strong performance at last weekend’s [FULL STORY]