One of the hot button topics facing high school football is declining participation numbers. Farmington head coach Toby Vallas has watched numbers actually climb in his program in recent years, but he knows his sport is facing a tough stretch…
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Bertelsen Resigns As Sherrard Softball Coach
Sherrard High School varsity softball coach Katie Bertelsen is resigning. The former United High School pitching standout has accepted a new job and the different work schedule will not allow her to continue coaching. The Tigers finished 13 and 15…
Walmart To Close Second Small Town Store In Illinois; Company Says No Additional Closures Planned At This Time
Another small town Walmart is closing in Illinois. Should Aledo be concerned? WRMJ reached out to Walmart corporate about the future of the Aledo store and this was the response this morning: “We have no plans to close other area stores at…
Rockridge Grad Bohnsack On Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team
A recent Rockridge grad among five 4-H members representing Illinois at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville. Jake Bohnsack will head to the competition in late October. Bohnsack and his other…
Davenport Youth Arrested For Stealing Matherville Vehicle
A Quad City teenager has been charged with stealing a vehicle from Matherville last week. An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 16 year old juvenile from Davenport, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release this…
Sponsors Sought For Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse
Work underway on finding sponsors for the 2018 Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse program. The program pairs organizations, businesses and individuals, who prepare gift baskets for needy families during the holiday season. Chris Hagloch is involved with the effort. The Veterans…
High School Sports Spotlight: Lilly Brothers Talk Family, Football & Even A ‘Shotgun Alley’ Story
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Alec and Evan Lilly this morning. The two are enjoying their final season together as Golden Eagles and are pumped for Friday’s big game game with Annawan-Wethersfield at Pratt Memorial Field.
Mercer County FSA Hosting Informational Meeting Wednesday Night On Market Facilitation Program
The Mercer County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host an informational meeting on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Aledo Fire Station. FSA staff will provide an overview of…
Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation District Hosts Soil Health Program At Aledo Area Farm
Soil health the topic of a presentation at an Aledo area farm. Well over 50 area farmers turned out for the demonstration yesterday and heard from Barry Fisher. He is the Central Region Leader for the Soil Health Division of…
Aledo Public Hearing Thursday For Single Waste Hauler
The Aledo City Council has scheduled a public hearing this week for single waste hauler services. The meeting is Thursday night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Jackson Disposal has submitted the low bid for the single waste hauler contract. The…