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Mercer County State’s Attorney Issues Statement Following Farquer Acquittal

August 3, 2026 Ty Taylor

Following the acquittal of Mercer County School District Superintendent Tim Farquer of all criminal charges by a judge in a bench trial last week, Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Waldrup has released a statement to [FULL STORY]

William E. ‘Bill’ Crawford – Graveside Services 6/1/26

May 27, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

William E. “Bill” Crawford, 88 of Joy, died at his home on the family farm on Tuesday, May 26, 2026. Graveside services will be 11 a.m., Monday, June 1, at Peniel Cemetery, Joy, Illinois. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Electric Doctor

April 2, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

On Friday’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Aaron Wayne speaks with Jeff Lanum at Electric Doctor – serving the entire WRMJ listening area. They will discuss storm season, home stand-by generators to get your power back on, [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Justin Cook, State Farm

January 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Today on the Business Spotlight, Eric Hutchins talks with local State Farm agent, Justin Cook. They’ll discuss what’s new with the State Farm team, the most important piece of insurance you need with the right [FULL STORY]

William ‘Bill’ C. Retherford – Services 10/27/25

October 24, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

William “Bill” C. Retherford, 89 of Joy, died October 23, 2025, at his home, with his family at his side. Funeral services will be 10 a.m., Monday, October 27, at the Joy United Methodist Church. [FULL STORY]

Treva Joyce Easter – Services 9/15/25

September 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Treva Joyce Easter, 77 of Moline, Illinois, formerly of Matherville, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at UnityPoint Trinity Hospital in Rock Island, Illinois. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., on Monday, [FULL STORY]

Veterans Assistance Commission Offers Support And Smiles At Mercer County Fair

July 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

The 2025 Mercer County Fair isn’t just about rides and livestock—it’s also a place where veterans can connect with local support services. Jay Doherty with the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission (VAC) is on-site all [FULL STORY]

April 22, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Central Park Plaza will officially open this week. A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for Thursday at 1 p.m. says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Construction on the project began in April 2024.

Relay For Life Radiothon: Donate Now!

April 16, 2025 Ty Taylor

March 24, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hopes to act on a TIF incentive for Smith’s Custom Meats and Deer Processing next month. Up to $10,000 in funding for the project will come from the city’s TIF façade [FULL STORY]