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Milan Woman Arrested On Mercer County Meth Charges

July 13, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Milan woman is facing meth-related charges in Mercer County following a weekend arrest. According to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, 39-year-old Jennifer Winterbottom was taken into custody by the Milan [FULL STORY]

Organizers Calling 2026 Mercer County Fair A Success

July 13, 2026 Ty Taylor

Organizers are calling the 2026 Mercer County Fair a success. The fair wrapped up on Saturday night. Mercer County Fair Board President Rita Williams spoke with WRMJ Sunday afternoon. The 2027 Mercer County Fair will [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Brings In $56,584

July 11, 2026 Ty Taylor

2026 was another successful year for the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. The event brought in $56,584 for local exhibitors at the Mercer County Fairgrounds on Friday. The grand champion steer was shown by Jenna [FULL STORY]

Orion Grad Logan Lee Gets QC River Bandits Bobblehead Giveaway Saturday

July 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Quad Cities River Bandits are honoring Orion High School graduate Logan Lee with a bobblehead giveaway on Saturday at Modern Woodman Park. The bobblehead will feature Lee in a black Orion High School football [FULL STORY]

33rd Annual Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Friday Night

July 10, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 2026 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction is scheduled for Friday at the Mercer County Fairgrounds in Aledo. Since its inception in 1993, the event has raised more than $1.2 million for local exhibitors. Last [FULL STORY]

Livestock Shows The ‘Backbone’ Of Mercer County Fair

July 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

Livestock shows are continuing throughout the week at the Mercer County Fair, culminating with the 33rd annual Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction on Friday night. Mercer County Fair Board President Rita Williams and Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Floral Hall Restoration Project Continues At Mercer County Fairgrounds

July 9, 2026 Ty Taylor

A restoration project on Floral Hall at the Mercer County Fairgrounds continues as the 2026 Mercer County Fair is in full swing. The building, which was constructed in 1882, was decommissioned and set to be [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Grad Szpek Named Miss Mercer County Fair Queen

July 8, 2026 Ty Taylor

2026 Sherrard High School graduate Olivia Szpek was crowned Miss Mercer County Fair Queen on Tuesday night. She spoke with WRMJ following the pageant. Lydia Clark won the Junior Miss competition, and Emsley Smith won [FULL STORY]

Jean M. Mahaffey – Services 7/11/26

July 7, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Jean M. Mahaffey, 97 of Aledo, died Sunday, June 28, 2026, at Mercer Manor, Aledo. Funeral Services will be at 11 a.m., Saturday, July 11, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, with visitation one hour prior [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant Kicks Off Fair Week Tuesday

July 7, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 2026 Mercer County Fair kicks off with the Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant on Tuesday. 34 contestants have registered for the competition. There are 15 entrants in the Little Miss competition, 13 in the [FULL STORY]