The Aledo City Council will hear from the community next week on a proposed ordinance to ban beekeeping in town. Seven people are on Monday night’s agenda to speak on the issue. The council earlier this month directed City Attorney…
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Mercer County YMCA Approved For Diabetes Prevention Program
The Mercer County Family YMCA approved to offer a diabetes prevention program next year. YMCA executive director Sarah Brown announced the program at this week’s Aledo Main Street Networking at Noon session.
WRMJ Interview: Stark County Grad Milroy Takes Over United Football Program
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with new United High School football coach David Milroy this morning.
Aledo Man Pleads Guilty In Federal Child Porn Case
An Aledo man will be sentenced this fall after pleading guilty to two federal child pornography counts. 35 year old Joaquin Cook entered the guilty plea today at U.S. District Court in Rock Island. He faces a maximum of 30…
District 7 Illinois State Police: Save Camping For Lake, Not Left Lane
Illinois State Police District 7 Commander, Captain Victor Markowski, would like to remind drivers that the left lane on all controlled access roadways (interstates and highways with on/off ramps) is for passing only. This has been an Illinois law since…
Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest Includes Regional Competition In Henry County
Regional competitions are underway for the Illinois State Fair Karaoke Contest. The nearest one is Thursday, June 22nd at 7 p.m. at the Henry County Fair. Two winners will be selected there with a chance to compete at the State…
United Grad Campbell Finishing Up Illinois FFA President Term
A United High School grad is finishing up his term as Illinois FFA president. It’s been a great year says J.C. Campbell of Little York. Among his most memorable experiences was an international agriculture trip to South Africa.
WRMJ Interview: It’s Sweat, Sweat & More Sweat For Engwall & Eagles This Summer
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County girls basketball coach Kate Engwall last night. The Eagles are playing in the Galesburg Summer League.
‘Dry’ Heat Hurting Emerging Corn Crop In Western Illinois
The emerging corn crop doesn’t look very well in Western Illinois. Chad Bell farms in Viola. He describes what his conditions look like. He’s hoping for some relief soon. The last measurable rainfall for Bell occurred 19 days ago—only two-tenths…
Bond Reduced In Aledo Sex Abuse Case
Bond has been reduced for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels was being held on $500,000 bond, but that amount was lowered to $150,000 late this morning in Mercer County…