The Mercer County Honor Marker Project gets a boost. The Mercer County 4-H Teen Federation recently raised $1,500 for the effort much to the appreciation of the Aledo American Legion’s Jay Doherty. The Mercer County Honor Marker Project was organized…
WRMJ New/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with 2000 Aledo High School grad Karen Dahlstrom Thursday morning. She authors a blog and her latest piece is a Mother’s Day collaboration with her mom, former Aledo teacher and coach Mary Flint. The…
Two fallen sailors from Keithsburg honored in an Illinois House Joint Resolution sponsored by local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The measure designates 76th Street in Keithsburg from Jackson Street to Illinois Route 17 as the “PO2 Robert Holloway and PO3…
A 2020 Mercer County High School grad among three Top Scholars named by the IAA Foundation. Jennifer Smith is development manager for the IAA Foundation. She says the work of Illinois Farm Bureau and county Farm Bureaus has surpassed $1…
Mercer County High School had a great showing at the Lincoln Trail Conference Art Festival. Among the artists recognized was junior Olivia Hucke. She is also featured in the 17th Congressional District Art Competition, along with senior Bella Cuellar. Hucke…
In the 14 counties within Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, Mercer County is ranked number one in terms of percentage of population receiving the COVID vaccine. Congresswoman Cheri Bustos shared that data Tuesday morning. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing…
With a side by side or UTV ordinance now in place for certain Mercer County roads, Sheriff Dusty Terrill says it’s now up to operators to abide by the regulations. That means proper permits and decals and also staying on…
A public hearing has been scheduled for the rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge golf course. The Zoning Board of Appeals has already approved the change, which would allow for a campground at the site. But an appeal has been…
The Mercer County Board approves an ordinance allowing for UTVs or side-by-sides on certain county roads. The speed limit will be 35 MPH for all vehicles on those sections. District 5 county board member Steve Moreland of Aledo is on…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with 1997 Sherrard High School grad Matt Foster Tuesday morning. He is promoting the Illinois Junior High Rodeo Association State Finals, scheduled for this Saturday and Sunday at the New Windsor Rodeo Fairgrounds.
