Green space improvements already being made at the former Aledo Jr. High property. That’s developer John Davidshofer. He held a community input meeting Thursday night for the $11-million redevelopment project that will include 30 workforce housing units at the old…
More facility talk for the Mercer County School Board. Supt. Scott Petrie provides an update following Wednesday night’s regular Unit 404 Board of Education meeting. Among the items the board is considering is a new centralized elementary school campus in…
Visit MerCo promoting a side-by-side scramble this weekend. The event is Saturday says Mercer County economic development coordinator Kasi Henshaw. The event runs from 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. You can also find out more at visitmerco.com.
The Sherrard High School All-School Senate is hosting an Operation Santa Vendor Fair this weekend. WRMJ spoke with senior Ella Spengler this week.
WRMJ caught up with Mercer County offensive lineman Jared Cheline this week. He’s looking forward to senior night and also a playoff run.
A defense motion has been filed in a rural New Boston man’s meth case. 54-year-old Lester Ward is facing a Class X felony. The charge was filed after Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies, Quad Cities MEG agents and Illinois State Police…
You can help Baloo, the Mercer County K-9 unit at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He’s competing for grant funding through on-line voting says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Nabb is Baloo’s handler. You can…
The Mercer County Historical Society and Essley-Noble Museum continues to create a strong social media presence. Curator Shannon Boynton is getting great feedback in her Mercer County artifact of the week post. Boynton says just search “Essley-Noble Museum and Mercer…
There may be a solution for the Button Building in downtown Aledo. A request for proposal has been submitted for the property says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Again, the City Council’s TIF Committee meets next Monday.
Celebrate first responders and learn about first responder careers Thursday, Oct. 28 at the First Responders Appreciation and Criminal Justice Career Day at Black Hawk College. Participants can learn about career opportunities and job requirements during a panel discussion featuring…
