Mercer County first responders and farmers invited to a grain bin safety training program next month. The featured presenter is Dave Newcomb with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Two sessions will be offered Saturday, June 12 at the Aledo Fire…
In a match-up of two of the top pitchers in western Illinois, the Rockridge Rockets edged the Riverdale Rams 3-1 in Three Rivers Athletic Conference softball action. Kendra Lewis struck out 13 Rams giving up three hits to outduel Ashyn…
Rockridge scores a 56-31 victory at Spring Valley Hall Friday to remain unbeaten on the season. Here are some WRMJ audio highlights from the broadcast.
Rain chances increase later this week and more seasonable temps are on the way. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.
Rockridge senior basketball standout Jenson Whiteman, named 1st team TRAC all-conference this season, decided to give football a try this spring. He’s had an impact and made a key play in last week’s win over state ranked Morrison as heard…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke bass fishing with Mercer County High School senior Evan Kellet and bass fishing coach Aaron Heartt Wednesday morning. The IHSA bass fishing sectional has been set for May 6 with the state finals May…
Aledo city officials have said they will do everything in their power so that a Rhubarb Festival can be held this year. The festival committee will make a final decision next month and at a city council meeting earlier this…
FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM MONDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH MONDAY EVENING FOR EXTREME FIRE CONDITIONS ACROSS PORTIONS OF EASTERN IOWA, NORTHEAST MISSOURI AND NORTHWEST ILLINOIS… The National Weather Service in Quad Cities has issued a Fire…
Rockridge topped Sherrard Thursday night to sweep the Tigers in their two Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball matches this week. The Rockets won in straight games 25-12, 25-19. Orion split with Riverdale returning the favor winning on the Rams home…
COVID vaccine distribution ramped up in Mercer County. Last weekend marked the first of weekly Saturday clinics at Genesis Health Group in Aledo. Genesis Aledo is part of a statewide effort to increase vaccination opportunities in rural areas says administrator…
