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[ July 29, 2026 ] Mercer County Superintendent’s Trial Pushed Back To Thursday Western Illinois Today
[ July 29, 2026 ] Mercer County Health Department Holding 4th Annual Healthy Living Fair Next Week Western Illinois Today
[ July 28, 2026 ] Mercer County School District Approves Track Respray Project Western Illinois Today
[ July 28, 2026 ] Mercer Foundation For Health Has New Program Director Western Illinois Today
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Aledo Residents Advised of Potential Trash Collection Delays

February 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo, IL – The City of Aledo is alerting residents to possible delays in trash collection services due to mechanical issues reported by LRS, the city’s waste management provider. Despite these challenges, LRS is actively [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Harkey Soaking Up Final Sherrard Postseason Run

February 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior basketball player Josey Harkey for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. The Tigers (20-5) play Monmouth-Roseville (22-10) for a 2A regional championship Thursday night in Orion. The Sherrard High School Sports [FULL STORY]

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch Talks Baseball Signups, Market Plaza, And More On ‘Focus’

February 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch joined Terry James on ‘Focus’ for the latest edition of “Mayor on the Air.” Despite the frigid temperatures, the conversation focused on brighter days ahead, including upcoming community events and initiatives. [FULL STORY]

Help Wanted: Aledo Opera House

February 19, 2025 WRMJ Newsroom

A spring opening is targeted for Aledo Opera House. That means help is wanted says the facility’s Director of Operations Nathan Sipes. More info at aledooperahouse.com. Construction began on the approximate $4 million Aledo Opera [FULL STORY]

Rhubarb Fest Ready To Put New Plaza To Use

February 19, 2025 WRMJ Newsroom

The Rhubarb Fest Committee looking forward to utilizing the new Aledo Central Park plaza this year. The project was completed late last year and Pam Myers says the improvement will be a nice addition to [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Feb. 19, 2025

February 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its final IHSA boys basketball rankings for the 2024-25 season Wednesday. Sherrard (26-3, 9-1 TRAC West) is No. 9 in 2A this week. WRMJ’s Ty Taylor is an AP voter. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: MerCo’s Burns Battles Through Injury, Returns To State

February 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School junior wrestler Eli Burns for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Burns qualified for the IHSA State Finals at 165 pounds after taking third place at the Clinton Sectional over [FULL STORY]

Carton’s 1,000th Point Highlights Sherrard Win Over MerCo

February 19, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (26-3, 9-1) wrapped up its conference schedule with a 52-31 win over Mercer County (12-17, 2-8 TRAC West) on the road Tuesday. The Tigers, who [FULL STORY]

Play Ball! New Diamond Should Be Ready This Spring At Northside

February 19, 2025 WRMJ Newsroom

The high school baseball season opens next month, and Mercer County High School will have a new diamond to play on as spring progresses. Aledo Park District President Tanner Dunn provides an update on the [FULL STORY]

New Officer For Aledo Police Department

February 19, 2025 WRMJ Newsroom

The Aledo Police Department has a new officer. Jasmine Jaime was sworn in at Tuesday night’s Aledo City Council meeting. She was most recently employed by the Rock Island Police Department and is a University [FULL STORY]

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