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High School Sports Spotlight: Lone Senior Richhart Hoping To Carry Rockridge Basketball Tradition

December 2, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior boys basketball player Wade Richhart for the High School Sports Spotlight on Tuesday. Richhart, the only senior in the Rockets’ program this season, has scored 20+ points in the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hunters Harvest Over 600 Deer During First Firearm Weekend

December 2, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters harvested more than 600 deer during the first weekend of firearm deer season. From Nov. 21-23, hunters in the county harvested a preliminary total of 627 deer, according to the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Scoreboard

December 2, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. With another round of winter weather on Monday, most of the games on the local sports schedule were wiped out. However, a pair of Three Rivers [FULL STORY]

Aledo Hires Parks & Rec Superintendent, Police Officer

December 2, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo approved two new hires this week. At Monday’s City Council meeting, Scott Earl was named the city’s new Parks and Recreation Superintendent. The position had been vacant since Troy Blaser resigned [FULL STORY]

WRMJ’s Countdown To Christmas Comes To A Close

December 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

Thank you to everyone who participated in WRMJ’s Countdown to Christmas Contest for 2025! 🎅 Participating Sponsors, Prizes, & Daily Winners: Wed., 12/10: Smith’s Custom Meats & General Store – $25 Gift Card – Louise [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farmer Dudoir Calendar Highlighting Mental Health Resources For Ag Workers

December 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

A local project aimed at highlighting mental health resources for farmers has garnered national attention. The “Mercer County Farmer Dudoir Calendar” features local farmers and is raising money for the Southern Illinois University School of [FULL STORY]

Kandice Harrison – No Services At This Time

December 1, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Kandice Ann Harrison, 72 of Arizona, died peacefully at Select Specialty Hospital in Phoenix on November 27, 2025, Thanksgiving Day, of complications of pneumonia and metastatic thyroid cancer. A celebration of life will be held [FULL STORY]

Sally Dawn Esp – No Services At This Time

December 1, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Sally D. Esp, 75 of Aledo, IL, passed away on Tuesday, November 25, 2025, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Cremation rites have been accorded. No visitation or services are planned at this [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

Local Sports Cancellations – Dec. 1, 2025

December 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

Below is a list of local sports cancellations for Monday, Dec. 1, with makeup dates (if applicable). GIRLS BASKETBALL Orion @ Mercer County (rescheduled to Jan. 26) Sherrard @ Rockridge (rescheduled to Jan. 26) [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

More Snow Causing Early Dismissals For Local Schools Monday

December 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

With more snowfall expected this afternoon and into this evening, local school districts have announced early dismissals on Monday. The Rockridge School District will be dismissing students at 1:30 p.m. on Monday. The Sherrard School [FULL STORY]