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Alleman Beats Rockridge

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Alleman (18-7) defeated Rockridge (10-15) 45-22 in girls basketball Tuesday. The Pioneers led 8-7 at the end of the first quarter and 20-14 at halftime. Alleman [FULL STORY]

Detention Hearing Waived In Aledo Man’s Sex Assault Case

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man charged in a criminal sexual assault case, has waived his detention hearing. A February 24 status hearing was set Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court for 47-year-old Michael S. Downey. He remains [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Lower Wins Bob Mitton Invite

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School freshman wrestler Nate Lower for the High School Sports Spotlight this week. Lower won the 106-pound championship at the Bob Mitton Invite over the weekend in Orion. The Rockridge High School Sports [FULL STORY]

Following His Father’s Lead, Doherty Running For Mayor

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Jay Doherty looking to follow his dad’s public service path. The late Jack Doherty served as an alderman before becoming Aledo Mayor. Jay Doherty is hoping to do the same. He currently serves as an [FULL STORY]

MerCo Beats Farmington, Gets Back In Win Column

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (8-15) snapped a nine-game losing streak in boys basketball with a 50-41 win over Farmington (7-14) at home Monday. The Golden Eagles led 14-10 [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Charlie’s Tax Service

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Bob Winter, Chris Meskan, and Lisa Litweiler at Charlie’s Tax Service in Reynolds. Click here to listen.

Business Spotlight – Charlie’s Tax Service

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Terry James speaks with Bob Winter, Chris Meskan, and Lisa Litwiler of Charlie’s Tax Service in rural Reynolds. They will talk about Charlie’s Tax Service serving residents in the same [FULL STORY]

Aledo Pushing Forward With Residential Development Plans

January 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo continues to eye residential development. The city council’s tax increment financing and public property, streets & sidewalks committees discussed the Sponsler Manor Third Addition Housing Development Monday night says Mayor Chris [FULL STORY]

Marie Pearl Swanson – Services 1/31/25

January 27, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Marie Pearl Swanson, 94 of Preemption, Illinois, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2025, at Avonlea Cottage of Quad Cities in Milan, Illinois. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Thursday, January 30, at Fippinger [FULL STORY]

Saturday Sports: MerCo Upset Bid Of United Falls Short

January 27, 2025 Ty Taylor

United (21-2) defeated Mercer County (12-14) 51-46 in girls basketball Saturday. The game was tied 24-24 at halftime and the Golden Eagles held a 34-32 lead at the end of the third quarter—United outscored Mercer [FULL STORY]