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Together In The Fight: Relay For Life Of Mercer County Returns June 28

June 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

ALEDO, IL — Cancer has touched nearly every life in Mercer County—and that’s why the annual Relay for Life means so much to so many. The 2025 Relay for Life of Mercer County takes place [FULL STORY]

Outgoing Rockridge Principal Hasson Ends 9-Year Run On IHSA Board

June 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

As Katy Hasson’s final days as Rockridge High School principal wind down, she attended her final Illinois High School Association (IHSA) board meeting on Monday. Hasson has served on the IHSA Board since 2016, including [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Property Taxes Due Friday

June 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

The first installment of Mercer County property taxes are due at the end of the week. The due date is Friday, says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower, who gives a rundown of where you can [FULL STORY]

Sherrard’s Terronez Earns Second Straight IHSBCA All-State Nod

June 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School senior baseball standout Aidan Terronez was named to the IHSA Class 2A All-State Team, the Illinois High School Baseball Coaches Association (IHSBCA) announced Tuesday. The left-hander allowed just eight earned runs and [FULL STORY]

Alleman Names New Football Coach

June 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

Alleman High School has its next football coach. The school announced that Riverdale High School assistant coach Tom Barber was hired for the position on Tuesday. Barber has been the offensive coordinator at Riverdale since [FULL STORY]

Aledo Appoints New Police Chief

June 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has named its next police chief. The Aledo City Council approved Adam Baker’s appointment as Chief of Police on Monday. Baker has served the Aledo Police Department for 10 years, currently [FULL STORY]

Former MerCo High School Teacher’s Inappropriate Messaging Case Delayed To July

June 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

A former Mercer County High School ag teacher’s inappropriate text messaging case has been delayed to next month. A pre-trial conference for 27-year-old Brandon Livingston was continued to July 14 last week. The delay was [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Aledo Grad Chandler Named Rockridge Girls Basketball Coach

June 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

Kyle Chandler has been named Rockridge High School girls basketball coach. Chandler was officially hired last week at Rockridge’s June District Board of Education meeting. He’s previously coached both junior high girls and boys basketball [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man Arrested, Charged With Aggravated Criminal Sexual Abuse

June 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County Sheriff’s Office investigation has led to a New Boston man facing a felony sexual abuse charge. A press release from the Sheriff’s Office says 23-year-old Gage Welch was arrested on Friday and [FULL STORY]

TRAC Releases 2025 All-Conference Baseball Team

June 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference team for the 2025 baseball season last week. The TRAC West’s first team was highlighted locally by four selections from Sherrard, three from Rockridge and two [FULL STORY]