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Terronez Blanks Mercer County, Sends Sherrard To Regional Title Game

May 22, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (18-8) blanked Mercer County (14-18) 7-0 in the semifinals of the IHSA 2A Monmouth-Roseville Regional on Wednesday to advance to Saturday’s regional championship game. Aidan [FULL STORY]

2025 Senior Spotlight – Rayden Peterson, Mercer County High School

May 22, 2025 Ty Taylor

Presented by Blackhawk Bank and Trust As the Class of 2025 prepares to walk across the stage at Mercer County High School, senior Rayden Peterson is reflecting on a high school experience defined by creativity, [FULL STORY]

Aledo-Based Illinois Lyme Association Promoting Prevention During Lyme Disease Awareness Month

May 22, 2025 Ty Taylor

During May Lyme Disease Awareness Month, the Illinois Lyme Association, which is based in Aledo, is promoting prevention practices. According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), nearly 476,000 people are diagnosed with Lyme Disease [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

West Central Assistant Principal/AD Named MerCo High School Principal

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District named its next high school principal at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. Current West Central High School Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Joel Zaiser was hired for the position. He [FULL STORY]

One Year Of Chill: Ice & Water Kiosk Finds Its Flow In Aledo

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

It’s been one year since Tiffany and Ryan Newswander of Aledo launched the city’s first Ice and Water Kiosk — and the self-serve station is proving to be a cool success. Located in the 700 [FULL STORY]

No Sherrard Football Hire At May Board Meeting

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

There will not be a new varsity football coach hired at Sherrard High School at the school district’s May Board of Education meeting on Wednesday. Sherrard School District Superintendent Carl Johnson confirmed with WRMJ that [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Mercer County High School Principal Hire Expected Wednesday

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District is expected to hire its next high school principal at Wednesday’s Board of Education meeting. Mercer County Schools Superintendent Tim Farquer told WRMJ he “anticipates hiring a high school principal [FULL STORY]

City Administrator On The Air: Michael Chausse Talks Pool Progress, Rhubarb Fest Readiness, And Plays ‘Five Questions’

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

ALEDO, Ill. — A familiar voice filled in for Mayor Chris Hagloch on this week’s Focus segment on WRMJ. Instead of Mayor on the Air, it was City Administrator on the Air, featuring Michael Chausse, [FULL STORY]

Henry County Farmer, Orion Grad Promotes Conservation Programs To US Senate Ag Committee

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Henry County farmer testified before the Senate Ag Committee in Washington DC last week. Megan Dwyer serves as Director of Conservation and Nutrient Stewardship for IL Corn. Her testimony last Tuesday focused on the [FULL STORY]

June 23 Trial Date Remains Set In New Boston Man’s Drug-Induced Homicide Case

May 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

A June 23 jury trial remains scheduled for a New Boston man facing drug-induced homicide and methamphetamine delivery charges. 43-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday, where his final pre-trial conference [FULL STORY]