Jim Taylor

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…