Month: June 2025

Big turnout for this year’s Mercer County Fair Pageant, as more than 50 contestants registered prior to the deadline earlier this month. There are 25 entrants in the Little Miss competition, 17 in the Junior [FULL STORY]

Local author Justin Cook joined Kia Winsor in the WRMJ Studios this morning to talk about his powerful new best-selling book, Freedom Beyond Wealth, and why it might just change the way you think about [FULL STORY]

MercyOne Genesis Medical Center in Aledo is partnering with LifeServe Blood Center to host a community blood drive on Thursday, June 19, from 2 to 5 p.m. inside the hospital. The event aims to boost [FULL STORY]

Golfers, community supporters, and healthcare advocates will come together for a great cause on Friday, June 20, at Highland Springs Golf Course near Milan, as the Mercer Foundation for Health hosts its 12th Annual Charity [FULL STORY]

How To Train Your Dragon is now showing at the Aledo Opera House! Nathan Sipes from the Opera House stopped by the WRMJ Studios to talk showtimes and what to expect.

What began as a simple preservation effort has turned into a nationally recognized celebration of craftsmanship, history, and community. The Stoneware Museum of Monmouth is once again preparing to welcome collectors and pottery enthusiasts from [FULL STORY]

ALEDO, IL — In a quiet garage at Mercer County High School, students are rebuilding more than just engines — they’re building skills, confidence, and pride. The school’s Restoration Program, led by agriculture teacher Aaron [FULL STORY]