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Car Show Highlights Aledo Antiques Day Schedule

August 28, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Antiques Day Car Show is expecting another big turnout in 2026. Registration for the car show, which includes a $10 entry fee, is from 8 a.m. to noon on Saturday in downtown Aledo. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Football Preparing For Emotional Varsity Finale Friday

August 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School is preparing for its final varsity football game of the season on Friday. The school district announced earlier this week that after Friday’s home game against Orion, the football program will play [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Girls Golf Wins Tri Over Sterling & Alleman

August 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge won a girls’ golf triangular meet on Wednesday, defeating both Sterling and Alleman. The Rockets shot 177, which was 18 strokes better than Sterling’s 195. [FULL STORY]

Aledo Antiques Day & Car Show Set For Saturday

August 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

Aledo’s 23rd annual Antiques Day and Car Show will take place this weekend. The event is scheduled from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday in downtown Aledo. The event will feature a car show, [FULL STORY]

Week 2 IHSA Football Illinois Media Poll

August 27, 2026 Ty Taylor

Illinois Media, formerly the Associated Press (AP), released its state rankings heading into Week 2 of the high school football season on Wednesday night. Rockridge is ranked No. 10 in 2A this week. Newman (No. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Schreurs’ Heads-Up Play Key In First MerCo Week 1 Win Since 2022

August 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior running back/defensive back Logan Schreurs for the High School Sports Spotlight on Wednesday. Schreurs scored two touchdowns in the Golden Eagles’ 46-44 overtime win over Hall this past Friday, [FULL STORY]

Farmers State Bank Of Western Illinois Donates $3,600 To Local 4-H

August 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

Farmers State Bank recently donated $3,600 to twelve area 4-H groups to support youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: Alexis All Stars 4-H Club Country Kids 4-H Club [FULL STORY]

MerCo Wins Volleyball Opener

August 26, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County won its volleyball season opener with a straight-set victory over Wethersfield on the road Tuesday. The Golden Eagles (1-0) swept the match 25-22, 25-18. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Cancels Varsity Football Season, Will Play 1 More Game Friday

August 25, 2026 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School has announced it will cancel the remainder of its varsity football season, following the conclusion of its next game against Orion scheduled for Friday. The school district made the announcement on Tuesday [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fish Fry Set For This Weekend

August 25, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 105th annual New Boston Fish and Chicken Fry is set for this weekend. The event will run Friday-Sunday and includes a carnival, food, a parade, a tractor pull, fireworks, musical entertainment, side-by-side barrel racing, and [FULL STORY]