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Myrtle J. McWhorter – Services 3/17/25

March 13, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Myrtle J. McWhorter, 90 of Aledo, died Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Friendship Manor. Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Monday, March 17, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in Aledo Cemetery. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Final Mercer County School District Referendum Meeting March 20

March 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

There’s one more community informational session to discuss the Mercer School District referendum. Unit 404 is asking for voter approval on a high school improvement project. Superintendent Tim Farquer says an informational meeting is set [FULL STORY]

Churches Of Mercer County Food Pantry Sees Growing Need, Seeks Donations

March 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

(Aledo, IL) – The Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry continues to be a vital resource for local residents, and its leaders are thanking the community for its generosity. Treasurer Lori Benson says they were [FULL STORY]

2025 TRAC West Preseason Softball Coaches Poll: Rockridge Picked To Win 9th Straight Conference Title

March 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

Fresh off its sixth straight state final appearance, Rockridge was picked as a favorite to win its ninth straight softball conference championship in WRMJ’s TRAC West preseason coaches poll. The Rockets finished four points ahead [FULL STORY]

Alex Johnson Recommended As Next Principal Of Sherrard High School, Will Remain Basketball Coach

March 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

Sherrard School District Superintendent Carl Johnson recommending Alex Johnson as the next principal of Sherrard High School. The hiring will be on the March 19 school board agenda. Alex Johnson has been serving as Associate [FULL STORY]

TRAC Releases 2024-25 All-Conference Boys Basketball Teams

March 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference teams for the 2024-25 boys basketball season Wednesday. The TRAC West’s first team was highlighted by four unanimous selections – Sherrard’s Rylan Carton, Rockridge’s Caleb Cunico [FULL STORY]

Viola Mayoral Race: Incumbent Scott Barber Faces Challenger Michael Wherry

March 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

The village of Viola is preparing for its upcoming mayoral election on April 1, with current Mayor Scott Barber seeking re-election against challenger Michael Wherry. Both candidates bring unique perspectives and goals for the village [FULL STORY]

Sorensen Files Bill To Stop Social Security Office Closures

March 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local Congressman Eric Sorensen this week introducing the Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act, which aims to prevent the closure of Social Security field and hearing offices. He says the bill would ensure continued access [FULL STORY]

Planning For New Rockridge Centralized Elementary School

March 12, 2025 Ty Taylor

An update on the Rockridge centralized elementary school project. Unit 300 Superintendent Marcus Bush spoke with WRMJ this week. The centralized school will house the district’s pre-k through 5th grade students. Voters approved the project [FULL STORY]

Fire Damages Two Dwellings In Reynolds

March 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

REYNOLDS, IL – A fast-moving fire tore through two homes in Reynolds on Tuesday, leaving families displaced. Emma Pearson, a resident of one of the homes, recalled the terrifying moment she realized the fire was [FULL STORY]