On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Desiree Reed from Rockridge High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Midwest Bank in Andalusia, see them for ahome mortgage loan to fit your needs.
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Aledo Main Street Farmers Market Opens June 9
The Aledo Main Street Farmers Market season opens next month at Aledo Central Park. Main Street manager Lindsey Dunn says local, fresh produce will be available every Thursday starting June 9 and running through the end of September. Click here…
WRMJ Interview: Going Out With Speech; Good Way To Finish Senior Year For Sherrard’s Lily Kregel
WRMJ visited with Sherrard senior Lily Kregel. The FFA secretary has enlisted in the Illinois Army National Guard. She is delivering a speech at Sunday’s graduation ceremony.
Senior Spotlight – Robbie Holtschlag: Mercer County High School
On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Robbie Holtschlag from Mercer County High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by Diamond Ag, your ag retailer built to serve, with locations in Aledo, Alexis, and Knoxville. And…
Mercer County Meth Defendant Facing New Charges While Out On Bond
A New Boston man awaiting trial in a 2020 meth case has been arrested this week for resisting a peace officer. 54-year-old Lester Ward was taken into custody Wednesday on a Mercer County warrant. He is being held in the…
Youth Code Camp This Summer At High-Tech Small Town
High-Tech Small Town is planning youth code camps for this summer at the former Mercer Carnegie Library site. To sign up click here or contact High-Tech Small Town’s Kenzi Lafferty at kenzi@hightechsmalltown.com
5th Grade Field Trips Return To Essley-Noble Museum
It’s been several years but Mercer County area fifth graders return to the Essley-Noble Museum this week for a field trip. It’s good to have them back, says the museum’s Shannon Boynton. The museum’s spring and summer hours are Thursdays,…
Criminal Sexual Assault Charge Filed Against Keithsburg Man
A Keithsburg man arrested on a criminal sexual assault charge. Gavin T. Fullerton was taken into custody late last week following an investigation by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He is facing a Class 1 felony. Fullerton was transported to…
Senior Spotlight – Charlotte Frere: Sherrard High School
On today’s Senior Spotlight, John Hoscheidt will talk with Charlotte Frere from Sherrard High School. Today’s Senior Spotlight is brought to you by State Representative Dan Swanson. Rep. Swanson congratulates all area graduates and hopes they continue learning and growing.…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Heat No Match For Mercer County’s Mueller; Wins Sectional Titles In 1600 & 3200
WRMJ received some help from Mercer County student council member Tatum Taylor this week. She interviewed junior classmate Eden Mueller, who won sectional titles last week in the 1600 and 3200 meter runs. She’ll compete at state this weekend in…