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Milan Man Facing Mercer County Murder Charge Has Case Continued To June

April 7, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Milan man facing a first-degree murder charge in a 2024 drug-related death investigation in rural Sherrard will return to court in June. 43-year-old William DeWitt appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court on Monday, where [FULL STORY]

Roger E. Hemphill – Services 4/10/26

April 6, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Roger E. Hemphill, 74 of Aledo, died unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 2, 2026. Funeral services will be at 11 a.m., Friday, April 10, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo. Burial will be in [FULL STORY]

ICA IHSA Softball Rankings – April 6, 2026

April 6, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Softball Coaches Association (ICA) released its latest rankings for the 2026 season over the weekend. The TRAC West has three teams in the Class 2A rankings this week, with Riverdale (No. 4), Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Breast Health Education Night Set For Friday

April 6, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department is hosting a breast health education night this week. The event will feature guest speakers discussing breast health, mammograms, cancer risk reduction, and more. Registration information is available on the [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Girls Track Coach Volkert Reflective On Career Following Hall Of Fame Induction

April 6, 2026 Ty Taylor

After more than a quarter-century leading the Sherrard High School girls track and field program, head coach Todd Volkert has been inducted into the Illinois Track and Cross Country Coaches Association (ITCCCA) Hall of Fame. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Spring Sports Halted With Weather, Sherrard Girls Track Coach Todd Volkert & Illini Final Four Talk

April 4, 2026 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Ty Taylor and Jim Taylor open the show discussing a slow week in local spring sports with rain and cold temperatures wiping out most of the schedule, talk about the IHSA [FULL STORY]

Kathryn Ida ‘Katie’ Tracy – Services 4/8/26

April 3, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Kathryn Ida “Katie” Tracy, 100 of Galesburg, formerly of Aledo, passed away at 7:04 p.m., Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in OSF St. Mary Medical Center. Visitation will be noon to 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, April 8, [FULL STORY]

More Severe Weather Possible Friday In WRMJ Listening Area

April 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

Another round of severe weather is possible in the WRMJ listening area tonight. Mike McClure, who is a meteorologist at the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities, discusses what to expect. McClure advises everyone [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Electric Doctor

April 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

On Friday’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Aaron Wayne speaks with Jeff Lanum at Electric Doctor – serving the entire WRMJ listening area. They will discuss storm season, home stand-by generators to get your power back on, [FULL STORY]

Severe Weather Threat In WRMJ Listening Area Thursday

April 2, 2026 Ty Taylor

Severe weather is possible for the WRMJ listening area to close the week, says Mike McClure, National Weather Service-Quad Cities meteorologist. McClure spoke with the RFD Radio Network on Thursday morning.