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Board To Make Decision On Major MCHS Upgrades

January 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The future of Mercer County High School in Aledo is being evaluated and WRMJ news attended a special facility meeting Wednesday night. The district is looking at anywhere between 13 and 29 classrooms, with estimated [FULL STORY]

Gardeners Invited To Nursery School

January 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

Experienced gardeners and beginners are invited to the 25th Annual Nursery School next month at Vibrant Arena at The Mark in Moline. Illinois Extension Service’s Tracy Jo Mullikan says the keynote speaker on February 10 [FULL STORY]

Mercer Market Bounces Back After Cold Snap

January 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

The dangerously cold temperatures have been causing headaches across the area and that was no different for Jeff Sedam of Mercer Market in Aledo. Frozen condensers caused refrigeration units to fail. Sedam says they have [FULL STORY]

A 300-Hour Job; Removing Last Week’s Snow In Aledo

January 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

How much time did it take to respond to last week’s significant winter weather? Aledo Public Works Director Justin Blaser updated the Aledo City Council Tuesday night. The National Weather Service in the Quad Cities [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Return Tuesday With 5 Boys Basketball Games Played

January 17, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. The largest slate of local sports games took place in more than a week Tuesday. Four Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball games took place along with [FULL STORY]

Ernest Edward Shoemaker – Memorial Visitation 1/20/24

January 16, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Ernest Edward Shoemaker, 59 of New Boston, affectionately known as Eddy to his friends and family, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024, surrounded by his family at his home in New Boston, IL. A memorial [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Cancellations – 1/16/24

January 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Winter weather has forced local high school and junior high sporting events to be postponed Tuesday, January 16th. Below is a complete list of local cancellations and make-up dates if they’re available. BOYS BASKETBALL [FULL STORY]

Aledo Police To Get New Squad Car & Body Cams

January 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

New squad car cameras and body cameras on the way for the Aledo Police Department. Something that’s definitely needed says interim Aledo Police Chief Trevor Fisk. The squad car cameras cost $49,000 and the body [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Cooper Floor Covering

January 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Gail Cooper and Tachelle MacDonald of Cooper Floor Covering in Aledo. Listen to the interview here.

Business Spotlight – Cooper Floor Covering

January 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight Terry James will speak with Gail Cooper and Tachelle MacDonald from Cooper Floor Covering in Aledo. Gail and Tachelle will talk about what’s popular in floor covering options, the help you [FULL STORY]