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Miller & Sorensen Differ On Tariffs

April 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County is represented by two members in Congress, and both serve in the House Ag Committee. But the two have differing positions on tariffs. Republican Mary Miller has been a major advocate for President [FULL STORY]

Opera House To Show Aledo Independent Film In June

April 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

This year’s Aledo Rhubarb Festival will feature six showings of an independent film shot in Aledo three years ago. The screenings will be at the renovated Aledo Opera House. WRMJ spoke with filmmaker Christina Shaver [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Anderson Leading Sherrard Softball To Undefeated Start

April 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior softball player Nadia Anderson for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. Last week, Anderson hit a game-winning solo home run in the top of the seventh inning to power the [FULL STORY]

Early Offense Leads Sherrard Past Illini West, Tigers Remain Unbeaten

April 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard scored seven runs in the first three innings of the Tigers’ (8-0) 7-1 win over Illini West (4-9) in softball Wednesday. Sherrard led 7-0 at [FULL STORY]

‘Pro-Ag’ Resolution Gets Mercer County Board Approval

April 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board this week adopted a “pro ag” resolution. It’s an effort of the Illinois Farm Bureau called “Allies in Agriculture.” Mitchell Remmert and Ryan Tate are with IFB’s local government team. Mercer [FULL STORY]

Dorothy V. McWhorter – Private Family Service

April 9, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Dorothy V. McWhorter, 99 of Aledo, died Wednesday, April 9, 2025, at her home. A private family service will take place, followed by interment at Warren County Memorial Park Cemetery, Monmouth, IL. Memorials may be [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Breeden Breaks MerCo Baseball Home Run Record

April 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior baseball player Kale Breeden for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Breeden hit his 12th career home run last week, which broke the program record. The Mercer County High School [FULL STORY]

Sherrard CORE Leadership A Big Hit In First Year

April 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

A new club being offered in the Sherrard School District is off to a successful start. Sherrard CORE Leadership is a program designed to promote student leadership in the district through lessons, guest speakers and [FULL STORY]

Champions For Children Walk Set For May 3: Sign Up Now To Support The Fight Against Child Abuse

April 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

Click here to register! ALEDO, IL — The Champions for Children Walk returns to Mercer County on Saturday, May 3, and the Mercer County Family Crisis Center is inviting the entire community to join the cause. [FULL STORY]

Free Screenings, Free Breakfast, Free Resources At Henderson County Health And Wellness Fair This Saturday

April 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

GLADSTONE, IL — The Henderson County Health Department is inviting the public to a free Health and Wellness Fair this Saturday, April 12, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their facility in Gladstone. With [FULL STORY]