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Matherville Man Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges

November 21, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Matherville man is facing child sexual abuse charges following an Illinois State Police (ISP) investigation. According to an ISP press release, 24-year-old Bryce Berhenke was arrested on Thursday when agents executed a search warrant [FULL STORY]

Thanksgiving Sports Feast

November 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

As you gather with family during Thanksgiving. WRMJ will have a plate full of sports action live on air. From the 10 and 32 Classic at Orion High School with Mercer County and Orion Boys [FULL STORY]

Orion Names Chad Bahnks New Superintendent

November 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Orion School District has named its next superintendent. On Thursday, the district announced Chad Bahnks will take over the position on July 1. Bahnks currently serves as the principal at Orion Middle School. He [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Orion Win Pools At ROWVA-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Tournament

November 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County and Orion both advanced to the semifinals of the ROWVA-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Tournament after winning their respective pools on Wednesday. Mercer County (2-0) defeated West Central [FULL STORY]

Local EMR Training Class Approved, Starts Saturday

November 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

After an informational meeting in Aledo last week regarding EMT and EMR classes amidst an ambulance shortage, an Emergency Medical Responder training class will be held locally beginning this weekend. Nearly 50 people attended the [FULL STORY]

Margaret F. Reinhardt – Private Family Services

November 19, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Margaret F. Reinhardt, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully on Monday, November 17, 2025, at Mercer Manor of Aledo. Private family services will be held with burial in Aledo Cemetery. If you wish to honor Margaret’s [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Month: November 2025

Matherville Man Arrested On Child Sex Abuse Charges

Thanksgiving Sports Feast

Orion Names Chad Bahnks New Superintendent

Mercer County, Orion Win Pools At ROWVA-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Tournament

Local EMR Training Class Approved, Starts Saturday

Margaret F. Reinhardt – Private Family Services

High School Spotlight: Mercer County Music Theory Concert Monday

Big 4th Quarter Pushes Sherrard Past Geneseo

IDNR Sending Deer Hunting Safety Reminders

Richard ‘Dick’ A. Zimmerman – Private Family Services