Month: June 2025

The Mercer County School District has hired a new New Boston Elementary School principal. Cheyanne McCann was approved for the position at Wednesday’s district Board of Education meeting. McCann had been working as District Instructional [FULL STORY]

The Peoria County forensic pathologist who administered the autopsy in a Mercer County drug-induced homicide case has testified that methamphetamine intoxication was the cause of the death of a Joy man. Dr. Amanda Youmans’ testimony [FULL STORY]

Don’t miss the final week of How To Train Your Dragon on the big screen, live music with the Mercer County High School Jazz Band this Friday night, and a country concert coming up next Wednesday! [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County Soil and Water Conservation District is inviting the public to a unique combination of farm education, conservation, and community at its 2025 Annual Meeting and Dinner—set for Thursday, July 17, at 2163 [FULL STORY]

Dozens of Mercer County School District teachers, students, and community members packed the district’s June school board meeting amid contract negotiations on Wednesday. The Mercer County Education Association (MCEA), which is the union that represents [FULL STORY]

With extreme heat continuing to hit the WRMJ listening area, MercyOne Genesis Aledo is reminding local people about the dangers of heat-related illnesses. Heat exhaustion often occurs while working outside. Symptoms include heavy breathing, feeling [FULL STORY]

Local State Sen. Neil Anderson (R-Andalusia) is pushing legislation designed to add relief for longtime Illinois residential property owners. Senate Bill 1862 seeks to end property taxes for Illinois residents who have lived in and [FULL STORY]

The Aledo Opera House will host its first concert next week when Wasted Major performs at 7 p.m., Wednesday, July 2. The band describes itself as a blend of ’60s and ’70s rock with ’90s [FULL STORY]