by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Sign Lights Way For New Era At WRMJ
A new location, a new owner, a new logo, and now a new sign for WRMJ. Andrew Willoughby of Radtron in Nashville is the designer of the new neon sign, being installed Monday at WRMJ Studios in downtown Aledo. And…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Anderson Wants Schools To Be More Transparent With Learning Materials & Curriculum
Local State Senator Neil Anderson is calling for more transparency in the classroom through Senate Bill 2772, requiring schools to list learning materials and curriculum details on district websites. Anderson, whose district office is located in Aledo, held a press…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Ag Weather Outlook Focus Of Local County Farm Bureau Event
Local county farm bureau members get an ag weather outlook. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather was the guest speaker at Thursday night’s Market Outlook series hosted by the Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus. The event was…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Sherrard High School Senior Bringing Attention To Hidden Disabilities & Sunflower Symbol
Sherrard High School senior Megan Bowlyou was at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday promoting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. She spoke about the experience with WRMJ on Thursday. Bowlyou also serves as Miss Blackhawk Valley’s Teen 2024.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on WRMJ Interview: Bynum Caps Emotional Senior Sherrard Wrestling Season With IWCOA Title
WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior wrestler Bri Bynum Thursday. Bynum won the 135-pound championship at the Illinois Wrestling Coaches and Officials Association (IWCOA) State Tournament over the weekend.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Aledo Opera House Project Begins In April
Construction set to begin next month on a massive overhaul of the Aledo Opera House. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch happy to see a nearly $3-million investment in the property. When completed, the facility will host stage, film, and banquet events.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on IHSA Selects Local Bass Fishing Sectional Site; Mercer County High School To Serve As Host
The IHSA has confirmed that Mercer County High School will host a bass fishing sectional this spring at Pool 18 on the Mississippi River. Pool 18 extends from Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston to Lock and Dam 18…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Tuesday Community Engagement Session At Rockridge High School
The final community engagement session set for this week in the Rockridge School District. It follows sessions in November, January, and February. The Rockridge School Board is nearing a decision on the future of district facilities. Here’s an update from…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on High School Spotlight: Mercer County FFA President Caleb Wagner
WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior FFA president Caleb Wagner for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. The chapter is gearing up for districts Wednesday and its annual banquet Thursday.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Plambeck Sentenced In June; Guilty Of 11 Animal Cruelty Counts
A Sherrard woman found guilty of 11 felony animal cruelty counts. The verdict was rendered Wednesday afternoon by Judge Matthew Durbin in the case of 60-year-old Karen Plambeck. She will be sentenced June 10. Four days of testimony were heard…