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John Smet: Viola’s 92-Year-Old Farming Legend Honored As January Farm Strong Winner

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

At 92 years young, John Smet of Viola, Illinois, has spent more than six decades embodying the true meaning of “Farm Strong.” Living just north of Viola, John is best known in the community for [FULL STORY]

BankORION Expands With Acquisition Of Bridge Community Bank

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

ORION, Ill. – Orion Bancorporation, Inc., parent company of BankORION, is set to acquire Mechanicsville Bancshares, Inc., the parent company of Bridge Community Bank. The merger, expected to finalize by mid-2025 pending regulatory approval, will [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Downs North Scott At IHMVCU Shootout

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (14-2) took down North Scott (2-8) 48-43 at the IHMVCU Iowa vs Illinois Shootout at Carver Center Saturday. The game was tight throughout, with neither [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight – Essig Motors

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Julie Price, Sales Manager, at Essig Motors in Aledo. They will talk about the great deals on new and used vehicles at Essig’s, the new faces [FULL STORY]

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Business Spotlight – Essig Motors

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James speaks with Julie Price, Sales Manager, Essig Motors in Aledo. Click here to listen.

Mercer County School District Bringing 9/11 Traveling Display To Aledo This Fall

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

A 9/11 Never Forget Mobile Exhibit coming to Aledo this fall. It’s part of the Tunnel to Towers 9/11 Institute. Mercer County School Board member Julie Wagner is helping organize the effort. Wagner spoke to [FULL STORY]

State Pageant Send-Off For Mercer County Fair Queen Ella King

January 13, 2025 Ty Taylor

The reigning Mercer County Fair Queen set to depart for the Miss Illinois County Fair Queen Pageant. A send-off celebration was held Sunday for Ella King at Mercer County Junior High. The State Pageant is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Midway Point Of High School Basketball & PIT Talk With Steve Amy

January 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor take stock of the TRAC West in boys and girls basketball at the midway point of the season. Then, Jim is joined by Princeton wrestling coach [FULL STORY]

Public Meeting To Discuss Aledo Multi-Use Path Project

January 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo hosting a public meeting to discuss the 9th Avenue Multi-Use Path Project. The session is Tuesday, Jan. 14 from 4 to 6 p.m. at City Hall. The city has been awarded [FULL STORY]

Big First Half Enough For Rockridge In Win Over Orion

January 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (13-5, 3-1 TRAC West) held on to defeat Orion (13-4, 2-2 TRAC West) 58-53 on the road Friday. The Rockets led 18-16 at the end [FULL STORY]

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