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Colin’s Corner: MERCO Cross Country Comes To WRMJ

Several members of the Mercer County Cross Country team are pictured along with Coach Pete Nelson, standing. Seated, left to right, are Sophia Santiago, Ingrid Hays, Mason Coulter, Corbin Sturgill, and Jack McKnight. The group spent some time on-air with…

Mercer County Sheriff Asked About Ambulance Coverage & Mutual Aid

Some discussions about ambulance coverage and mutual aid in the Mercer County area. There have been some staffing challenges says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. Terrill was asked about the issue at this week’s Mercer County Board meeting.

Donald Lee Clute – Services 5/31/23

Donald Lee Clute, 91, of Alexis, IL, passed away at 9:54 am, Monday, May 22, 2023 in Galesburg, IL. Funeral services will be 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 31, at the Norwood Presbyterian Church, Alexis. Burial will be in Norwood Cemetery.…

JoAnne Barnes – Services 5/3/23

JoAnne Barnes, 92 of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday, April 29, 2023, due to natural causes at Mercer Manor of Aledo. Visitation will be 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, May 3, at St. Anthony’s Catholic…

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Crime of Week; Attempt to Identify

The Mercer County Crime Stoppers are attempting to identify the individuals pictured below. On April 12th at approximately 4:30 p.m. a Kubota Mini Excavator was taken from a property on Camp Creek Road near Sherrard. In the pictures you can…

WRMJ Interview: Saey, Postseason-Tested Rockets Hoping for Another Deep Run

WRMJ talked with Rockridge boys basketball coach Andy Saey, previewing the IHSA boys basketball postseason for Sportsline this week. The Rockets (23-4, 12-0 TRAC West) are ranked #7 in the last IHSA AP boys basketball poll of the season. Rockridge advanced to…

Mary K. Rickey – Services 2/16/23

Mary K. Rickey, 97 of Seaton, Illinois, died Wednesday, February 8, 2023 at Courtyard Estates of Monmouth. Visitation is 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, at Dennison Funeral Home, Aledo. Funeral service is 10 a.m., Thursday, February 16, at…

Eagles Advance To LTC Semis, Tigers Get Big Road Win, Mercer Co. Takes LTC Scholastic Bowl

Mercer County topped Abingdon-Avon 49-36 to advance to the Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament semifinals Tuesday. The Golden Eagles will meet tournament host Knoxville. The number two seed Stark County Rebels beat seventh seeded Wethersfield 63-49 to play Rowva-Williamsfield in the…