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Orion Grad Logan Lee Makes Steelers Roster

August 27, 2025 Ty Taylor
Orion High School graduate Logan Lee made the Pittsburgh Steelers’ 53-man roster after the deadline for NFL teams to trim their rosters passed on Tuesday. Lee missed his entire rookie season in 2024 with a [FULL STORY]
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Sherrard Sweeps Rock Island In Volleyball Opener

August 27, 2025 Ty Taylor
Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (1-0) opened its 2025 volleyball season by beating Rock Island (0-1) in straight sets Tuesday, 25-22, 25-16. Grace Bohnert led the Tigers with six kills [FULL STORY]
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Orion Football Coach Under Fire, No Action To Be Taken At Special Board Meeting Wednesday

August 26, 2025 Ty Taylor
No action will be taken on Orion High School football coach Chip Filler’s status in the role at a special Board of Education meeting in the school district Wednesday. Last week, multiple parents of students [FULL STORY]
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Country View Villas Announces September Groundbreaking For Expansion

August 26, 2025 Ty Taylor
Country View Villas in Aledo is announcing a groundbreaking date for expansion. On September 4, Country View Villas will begin the process of bringing more local independent living options for senior citizens. The new villas [FULL STORY]
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Rockridge Wins Volleyball Opener

August 26, 2025 Ty Taylor
Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (1-0) opened its 2025 volleyball campaign by defeating Knoxville (0-1) in three sets, 18-25, 25-21, 25-14, on Monday.   VOLLEYBALL Rockridge def Knoxville 18-25, 25-21, [FULL STORY]
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Former Eagle’s Nest Bar & Grill Under New Ownership

August 26, 2025 Ty Taylor
The former Eagle’s Nest Bar and Grill in Keithsburg is under new local ownership. Chad and Kayla Weeks of Keithsburg are the new owners. They hope to be open on Saturday to serve drinks during [FULL STORY]
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Aledo Grad Lower Enters 19th Season Leading Fulton Football

August 25, 2025 Ty Taylor
An Aledo High School grad will kick off his 19th season as a varsity football coach this week. Fulton High School football coach Patrick Lower took over the program in 2007. He’s led the Steamers [FULL STORY]
Local Ag News

Farm Progress Show A Family Show For Mercer County’s Jungmann Family

August 25, 2025 Ty Taylor
United High School grad Jack Jungmann has attended the Farm Progress Show for 21 years, but he’s never been an exhibitor until this year. His dad, Matt Jungmann, is Farm Progress Show manager. Jack is [FULL STORY]
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Clark L. Swank – Services 8/29/25

August 23, 2025 Ty Taylor
Clark L. Swank, 80 of Coal Valley, passed away Thursday, August 21, 2025, at his home. Visitation will be from 5 to 7 p.m., Thursday, August 28, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo, Illinois. The [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Sportsline: 2025 High School Football Preview

August 23, 2025 Ty Taylor
On the first Sportsline of the 2025-26 school year, Ty Taylor opens the show previewing the upcoming season in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference, which is expected to be extremely competitive. Then, Ty talks with [FULL STORY]

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