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Sherrard Baseball, Softball Fall In 1-Run Losses

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard dropped one-run games to Western Big 6 opponents in both baseball and softball Thursday. In baseball, Sherrard (1-1) fell to Sterling (1-1-1) on the road, [FULL STORY]

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Anderson Wants Schools To Be More Transparent With Learning Materials & Curriculum

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson is calling for more transparency in the classroom through Senate Bill 2772, requiring schools to list learning materials and curriculum details on district websites. Anderson, whose district office is located [FULL STORY]

Local Ag News

Ag Weather Outlook Focus Of Local County Farm Bureau Event

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local county farm bureau members get an ag weather outlook. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather was the guest speaker at Thursday night’s Market Outlook series hosted by the Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island County [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Sherrard High School Senior Bringing Attention To Hidden Disabilities & Sunflower Symbol

March 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School senior Megan Bowlyou was at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday promoting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. She spoke about the experience with WRMJ on Thursday. Bowlyou also serves as Miss Blackhawk [FULL STORY]

Laura Ellen Gowdy – Celebration Of Life At A Later Date

March 14, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Laura Ellen Gowdy, beloved sister-in-law and cherished aunt, 96 of Aledo, IL, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 15, 2024. A celebration of Laura’s life will be held at a later date. In lieu of [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

WRMJ Interview: Bynum Caps Emotional Senior Sherrard Wrestling Season With IWCOA Title

March 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior wrestler Bri Bynum Thursday. Bynum won the 135-pound championship at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) State Tournament over the weekend.

Mercer County Drops Baseball Opener To Riverdale

March 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Riverdale (2-0) beat Mercer County (0-1) in the season opener for the Golden Eagles at Northside Park in Aledo Wednesday. The Rams scored the first five [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Aledo Opera House Project Begins In April

March 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Construction set to begin next month on a massive overhaul of the Aledo Opera House. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch happy to see a nearly $3-million investment in the property. When completed, the facility will host [FULL STORY]

Nellie Charlotte ‘Char’ Whitehall – Services 3/23/24

March 13, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Nellie Charlotte “Char” Whitehall, 102 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Monday, March 18, 2024, at Brookstone of Aledo. Visitation will be held from 10 to 11 a.m., Saturday, March 23, at Fippinger Funeral Home in [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

High School Sports Spotlight: Cook, MERCO Softball Looking For More History In 2024

March 13, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School sophomore softball Elsie Cook for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. The Golden Eagles open the 2024 season Saturday with two games in Jacksonville. Mercer County set a school record [FULL STORY]