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Donald Lee Loving – Visitation 4/5/24

April 5, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Donald Lee Loving, of Aledo, IL, went home to be with The Lord, our Heavenly Father at 9:10 on Saturday, March 30, 2024. His faith in God peacefully reunited him in heaven with his loving [FULL STORY]

Judy M. McDuffee – Memorial Service 4/5/24

April 5, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Judy M. McDuffee, 78 of Eureka, IL, passed away on Thursday, March 28, 2024, at OSF Richard L. Owens Hospice Home, Peoria, IL. A visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, April 4, [FULL STORY]

Russell Testifies Before Illinois House Committee, Continues To Bring Attention To Lyme Disease

April 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County youth speaks before an Illinois House Committee this week. Lauryn Russell addressing the House Elementary and Secondary Education: School Curriculum and Policies Committee regarding House Bill 4274. The legislation aims to develop [FULL STORY]

Aledo Central Park Plaza Project Begins Next Week

April 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

A multi-million dollar downtown project set to begin this month. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. The target completion date is November. The state funding for the project is a $3-million Rebuild Downtown and Main [FULL STORY]

More Attention For Aledo Movie

April 4, 2024 Ty Taylor

An independent film that was shot in Aledo will be showcased at the Phoenix Film Festival. The dates are this Friday and Saturday and then next Wednesday. The screening will also include a “Q and [FULL STORY]

Stakeholders To Meet And Discuss Mercer County Housing Insecurity

April 3, 2024 Ty Taylor

Following up on a topic WRMJ’s Focus brought you weeks ago, housing insecurity was discussed Wednesday morning on the public affairs program. Krissy Dixon, Nurse Navigator for the Mercer County Health Department, and Kyle McEwen, [FULL STORY]

$22,000 In Restitution Ordered In Aledo ID Theft Case

April 2, 2024 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man ordered to pay over $22,000 in restitution after being found guilty of three felony counts stemming from an identity theft investigation. 50-year-old Darrin C. Clawson was convicted during a one-day bench trial [FULL STORY]

Kathryn ‘Kathy’ Brock – Celebration Of Life 4/2/24

April 2, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Kathryn “Kathy” Brock, 72 of Seaton, died Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her home. A celebration of Kathy’s life will be held at 4:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 2, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Visitation will [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Relay For Life Radiothon Scheduled

April 1, 2024 Ty Taylor

Once again this year, WRMJ is partnering with Mercer County Relay For Life to raise money for the fight against cancer. WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt and Rusty Dunn will host the annual event. We are proud [FULL STORY]

John Lee McAlister – Celebration Of Life 4/13/24

April 1, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

In loving memory of John Lee McAlister, we are saddened to announce that John passed away at the age of 77 on Monday, April 1, 2024, at home with his family in Coal Valley, IL. [FULL STORY]