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Business Spotlight – Ferg’s Public House

January 5, 2024 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, Terry James will speak with new manager Bob Johnson and Jamie Ruggles with Ferg’s Public House in Aledo. They will talk about Ferg’s mouthwatering daily specials, appetizers, and additions to their [FULL STORY]

New Investigator Hired At Aledo Police Department; Starts Later This Month

January 5, 2024 Ty Taylor

An update on staffing at the Aledo Police Department. A new hire was approved this week says interim police chief Trevor Fisk. Kenney begins her new job Jan. 15.

Helen L. Gridley – Graveside Services 1/12/24

January 4, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Helen L. Gridley, 103 of Keithsburg, Illinois, died Wednesday, December 27, 2023, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. A graveside service is postponed due to weather. Memorials may be left for Keithsburg Fire Department. Dennison Funeral Home, [FULL STORY]

Community Comes Through For New Marching Band Uniforms

January 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

The community stepping up for new marching band uniforms for Mercer County High School. It’s appreciated says band director Rusty Ruggles. A Dueling Piano event was held last Saturday at the Mercer County VFW.

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – 1/4/24

January 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

The first Associated Press (AP) poll of 2024 was released for IHSA girls basketball this week. Local teams included in this week’s rankings are Annawan (#3 in 1A), Alleman (#5 in 2A), and Galesburg (#3 [FULL STORY]

2 Gyms Equals 1 Win For Sherrard In Wild Game With Orion

January 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Two gyms were needed in Sherrard’s (12-2, 2-1 TRAC West) 54-42 win over Orion (8-7, 1-2 TRAC West) at home Wednesday. With 2:46 left in the [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Nichols Bewley Funeral And Cremation Services

January 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Jeff Nichols of Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services talks with WRMJ’s Terry James. Listen each weekday in January as we feature local businesses on the Business Spotlight. Click here [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Nichols Bewley Funeral And Cremation Services

January 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

Jeff Nichols of Nichols Bewley Funeral and Cremation Services in Aledo is our guest today on the Business Spotlight. Jeff talks with WRMJ’s Terry James about the help they can provide before and after the [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – 1/3/24

January 3, 2024 Ty Taylor

The first Associated Press (AP) poll of 2024 was released for IHSA boys basketball Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets (13-3, 4-0 TRAC West) fell from number one in the previous poll to number nine in [FULL STORY]

Massive Overhaul Of Aledo Opera House Planned; Future Involves Multi-Purpose Facility

January 3, 2024 Ty Taylor

Construction expected to begin this spring for a significant renovation project at the Aledo Opera House. The future will still involve movies, but also other uses like live music, stage productions, receptions, and banquets. Developer [FULL STORY]