Local Sports
WRMJ Audio: Carton’s Game Winner
The Wednesday night call of WRMJ’s Ty Taylor as Sherrard senior Rylan Carton sends the Tigers to Friday night’s sectional final.
Month: March 2025
Local Sports
Sherrard Rallies, Carton Sends Tigers To Sweet 16
Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rylan Carton hit a midrange jumper as time expired to lift Sherrard (30-3) over Tri-Valley (26-7) 65-63 in overtime in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Fair Appreciates Help From City Of Aledo
The City of Aledo continues its support of the Mercer County Fair. Fair Board President Rita Williams addressed the Aledo City Council this week. The city is contributing $2,000 to the fair plus waiving water [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
High School Spotlight: Mercer County Putting On Musical Thursday-Sunday
WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior Talon Wieskamp for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. Wieskamp is performing in the school’s musical Thursday-Saturday, Matilda. The performance begins at 7 p.m., Thursday-Saturday and at 2 p.m., Sunday [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Central Park Grooves Returns To Aledo With Exciting 2025 Lineup
ALEDO, IL – The City of Aledo is excited to announce the return of Central Park Grooves, the beloved summer concert series, featuring four nights of live music throughout the summer of 2025. This [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Receives $50,000 Grant To Advance EV Charging And Electrification Projects
ALEDO, IL – The City of Aledo has been awarded $50,000 in funding through the Ameren Illinois Community Engagement and Consultation (CEC) program, supporting the city’s efforts to enhance local transportation infrastructure with electrification projects. [FULL STORY]
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Focus: Aledo Receives $50,000 Grant For Electrification, Central Park Grooves Lineup Announced
Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch recently joined WRMJ’s Focus to share exciting updates about funding for the city and upcoming community events. Aledo Awarded $50,000 Electrification Grant Mayor Hagloch announced that Aledo has received a $50,000 [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Manual Avenges Last Season’s Loss To Macomb
Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Manual (20-12) defeated Macomb (25-6) 65-46 in the semifinal round of the IHSA 2A Sherrard Sectional Tuesday, avenging last season’s shocking postseason loss to the Bombers. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Rallies To Raise $1,000 For Search And Rescue At Fiesta Night
The Mercer County Search and Rescue (MCSAR) Fiesta Night Fundraiser was a resounding success, raising $1,000 to support the organization’s essential equipment needs. Held on February 22 at the Mercer County VFW, the event brought [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Officer Praised For Working With At Risk Youth
Recognition for an Aledo police officer. Police Chief Trevor Fisk spoke about new officer Jade Ford Monday night. The letter of commendation goes into Ford’s personnel file.