The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the IHSA baseball and softball calendar and pushing the start of the season back three weeks.
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Nathan Flickinger this week. He is a member of the school’s FFA chapter and a recent District 1 Proficiency Award winner, sending him to the state competition later this month.
New Boston residents now have access to a fitness center. Mayor Chris DeFrieze says the fitness center opened last month. The membership fee is $10 per month for individuals or $20 for families. Payment can be made at New Boston…
Black Hawk College hosting a job fair later this month. Around 70 employers will be available at the event on Wednesday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Job Fair will be at BHC’s Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th…
Three Aledo police officers getting high praise for recent work in criminal cases. Police Chief Chris Sullivan announced the recognition at a recent Aledo City Council meeting.
A Westmer grad has been hired as the new principal at Mercer County Junior High School. The Unit 404 Board of Education employed Tim Sedam last night. He will begin his new job August 1st. Sedam currently serves as athletic…
Even with a record warm winter, a local producer says most farmers will still look at the calendar to determine when they plant. Chad Bell farms near Viola. Bell utilizes cover crops and the mild February has been really good…
The City of Aledo and Aledo Main Street again teaming up to use the Button Building for “Pop Up Shops”. Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy says the first “Pop Up Shops” were held prior to Valentine’s Day on…
The City of New Boston close to striking a deal for a grocery store. The 60-by-50 foot building would be constructed by the city and then leased to the business says Mayor Chris DeFrieze. The lot being considered for the…
The Mercer County Health Department and Mercer County School District teaming up for “Kick Butts Day”—a tobacco prevention effort. The event is Wednesday says the health department’s Leslie Connell…. The program is funded through a grant.
