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WRMJ Sportsline: New Sherrard Football Coach Dan McGuire & Top 5 WRMJ Broadcasts Of 2024-25

May 31, 2025 Ty Taylor

On the final Sportsline of 2024-25, Ty Taylor opens the show reacting to Sherrard naming Dan McGuire its next varsity football coach, recaps the season-ending losses for Sherrard in the softball and baseball sectional semifinals [FULL STORY]

Farm In The Park June 13 In Aledo

May 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Farm in the Park is returning to Aledo Central Park next month. The Mercer County Farm Bureau hosts the annual event, scheduled for Saturday, June 13, from 3:30-6:30 p.m., to give kids attending a chance [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Macy DeBlock, Sherrard High School

May 30, 2025 Eric Hutchins

Brought to you by State Representative Dan Swanson Macy DeBlock’s time at Sherrard High School has been marked by resilience, leadership, and an eagerness to serve. A dedicated two-sport athlete and community-minded student, Macy exemplifies [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sends 4 Events To Saturday At IHSA State Track & Field Meet

May 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County will be represented in four events on the final day of the IHSA Class 1A State Boys Track and Field Meet in Charleston on [FULL STORY]

Full Summer Of Music Planned At Aledo Central Park Band Shell

May 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Another full summer of musical entertainment is planned at the Aledo Central Park Band Shell. The season starts with the Rhubarb Fest next weekend and runs through mid-September. Entertainment this year includes concerts on select [FULL STORY]

Terry Lee Johnson – Memorial Service 6/4/25

May 29, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Terry Lee Johnson, 66 of Aledo, Illinois, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be held from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, June 4, at the Dennison Funeral Home in [FULL STORY]

Former Moline Coach Dan McGuire Taking Over Sherrard Football Program

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Dan McGuire has been named Sherrard High School’s next football coach, the school district announced Thursday afternoon. McGuire has 10 years of varsity head coaching experience at Moline High School. From 1991-2000, he led the [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Girls Basketball Coach McDonald Resigns

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Rockridge High School girls basketball coach Ryan McDonald has resigned, he confirmed with WRMJ. McDonald steps down after six seasons at the helm of the Rockets’ girls basketball program. Rockridge was 70-91 during his tenure. [FULL STORY]

New MerCo High School Principal Looking Forward To Joining District

May 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School’s new principal is excited to get started with the school district. Joel Zaiser was hired for the position last week. He’s spent the past four years serving as West Central High [FULL STORY]

Gerald ‘Grandpa Jerry’ Slagel Named May Farm Strong Winner By CBI Bank & Trust and WRMJ

May 29, 2025 Eric Hutchins

Keithsburg, IL — Congratulations to Gerald “Grandpa Jerry” Slagel of Keithsburg, honored as the May Farm Strong Winner by CBI Bank & Trust and Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ. With more than five decades of dedication [FULL STORY]