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Mary R. Adams – Services 1/18/25

January 14, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Mary R. Adams, 94 of Viola, Illinois (formerly of Matherville, Illinois), passed away Monday, January 13, 2025, at Aledo Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. Visitation will be held from 4 to 7 p.m., Friday, January [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Finch Adds PIT Championship To Decorated Rockridge Wrestling Career

January 14, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior wrestler Jude Finch for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Finch won the Princeton Invitational Tournament (PIT) at 138 pounds over the weekend. He’s 23-0 this season after winning last [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Derek Clayton, Porter Hay Insurance

January 14, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Derek Clayton of Porter Hay Insurance in Alexis. Click here to listen.

MerCo Tops Illini West, Snaps 3-Game Losing Streak

January 14, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (10-12) snapped a three-game losing streak with a 41-36 win over Illini West (11-10) on the road Monday. Molly Hofmann led the Golden Eagles [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Derek Clayton, Porter Hay Insurance

January 14, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Derek Clayton of Porter Hay Insurance in Alexis. Derek will tell us why 2024 was such a big year for his company, why March 15th is [FULL STORY]

Thinking About 2025 Mercer County Fair

January 14, 2025 Ty Taylor

The planning continues for the 2025 Mercer County Fair, just six months away, says Fair Board President Rita Williams. Mercer County Fair Week is July 8-12.

John Smet: Viola’s 92-Year-Old Farming Legend Honored As January Farm Strong Winner

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

At 92 years young, John Smet of Viola, Illinois, has spent more than six decades embodying the true meaning of “Farm Strong.” Living just north of Viola, John is best known in the community for [FULL STORY]

BankORION Expands With Acquisition Of Bridge Community Bank

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

ORION, Ill. – Orion Bancorporation, Inc., parent company of BankORION, is set to acquire Mechanicsville Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Bridge Community Bank. The merger, expected to finalize by mid-2025 pending regulatory approval, will [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Downs North Scott At IHMVCU Shootout

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (14-2) took down North Scott (2-8) 48-43 at the IHMVCU Iowa vs Illinois Shootout at Carver Center Saturday. The game was tight throughout, with neither [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight – Essig Motors

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Julie Price, Sales Manager, at Essig Motors in Aledo. They will talk about the great deals on new and used vehicles at Essig’s, the new faces [FULL STORY]