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Thomasine ‘Tommie’ Bockman – Services 5/3/25

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Thomasine “Tommie” Bockman, 82 of Aledo, Illinois, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at the Knox County Nursing Home, Galesburg, Illinois. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 11 a.m., Saturday, May 3, at [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Football Coach Johnston Resigns

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Brandon Johnston resigned as Sherrard High School football coach Wednesday, he confirmed with WRMJ. Johnston went 6-30 in four seasons leading the Tigers. Over a 14-year head coaching career, he has a record of 91-57. [FULL STORY]

2025 1A/2A IHSA Baseball State Finals Moved To University Of Illinois

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Due to a schedule conflict with the Peoria Chiefs at Dozer Park, the Illinois High School Association (IHSA) announced Wednesday that its 2025 Class 1A and Class 2A Baseball State Finals on Friday and Saturday, [FULL STORY]

Focus: Aaron Peer Reflects On Past, Election Victory, And The Road Ahead In Orion

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aaron Peer, the top vote getter in the Orion Mayoral race, joined WRMJ for an in-depth interview. Peer was elected by a 3-to-1 margin earlier this month but is currently unable to be sworn in [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sweeps Mick Louck Invite

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County won the Mick Louck Invitational in both boys and girls track and field in Aledo Tuesday. The Golden Eagles finished first on the boys’ [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

ICA IHSA Softball Rankings – April 27, 2025

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ICA) released its latest rankings for the 2025 season over the weekend. The TRAC West has four of the 20 teams in the Class 2A rankings this week, with Rockridge [FULL STORY]

F&M Bank To Rebrand As CBI Bank & Trust Later This Year

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Transition Part of Broader Unification Across 24 Locations (Muscatine, IA) — CBI Bank & Trust has announced that its F&M Bank Division will soon operate under the CBI Bank & Trust name, part of a [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Dale Jones – Merit Auctions

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia Winsor talks with Dale Jones of Merit Auctions. They’ll discuss the different types of auctions Merit Auctions has to offer, some upcoming auctions, as well as the new Merit [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Evens TRAC West Softball Race With Win Over Riverdale

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (15-3, 5-1 TRAC West) beat Riverdale (15-4, 5-1 TRAC West) 7-4 at home Monday to even the conference softball race. The Rockets scored three runs [FULL STORY]

Change For Beef Exhibitors At This Summer’s Mercer County Fair

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

An adjustment to the schedule for livestock exhibitors at this summer’s Mercer County Fair. Ann Weber is promoting the change for those who show cattle. Mercer County Fair Week is July 7-12.