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Aledo American Legion Holding Veterans Appreciation Dinner Saturday

October 7, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Aledo American Legion is holding its annual Veterans Appreciation Dinner this weekend. The event takes place at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo on Saturday. Aledo American Legion Senior Vice Commander Don Greer says [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Historical Society Fall Meeting To Feature Talk On Preserving Family History Later This Month

October 6, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Historical Society’s Fall Open Meeting will feature a message on preserving family history later this month. Bill Mueller is scheduled to serve as a guest speaker at the Essley-Noble Museum on Monday, [FULL STORY]

Milan Man Facing Mercer County Murder Charge To Return To Court Later This Month

October 6, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Milan man facing a first-degree murder charge in a 2024 drug-related death investigation in rural Sherrard will return to court later this month. 43-year-old William DeWitt had a status hearing scheduled for Monday in [FULL STORY]

United Way of West Central Illinois Launches Student-Led Food Drive

October 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

United Way of Central Illinois is kicking off its first annual student-led, regional food drive on Monday. The drive is in cooperation with local food pantries in Mercer, Warren, Henderson, and Knox counties. Invitations to [FULL STORY]

2026 MC Art Collective Art Gala Sets New Record, Brings In Over $16,000

October 5, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 2026 MC Art Collective Art Gala brought in more than $16,000 for local artists over the weekend. The fourth annual event took place Saturday night at the Aledo Opera House. A portion of the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interivew: Mercer County High School Adds Girls Wrestling

October 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District is launching a girls wrestling program at the high school this year. During last week’s Mercer County School District Board of Education meeting, the district approved starting a separate girls [FULL STORY]

Stuff The Studio Food Drive Comes To A Successful Ending

September 30, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

WRMJ’s Stuff the Studio effort to help our neighbors in need was a great success! Your donations are now on their way to our area food pantries. Thanks to everyone who helped us out by [FULL STORY]

Early Voting Open For November General Election

September 30, 2026 Ty Taylor

Early voting is underway in Mercer County for the upcoming General Election. Mercer County Clerk Brian Gerber says early voting and mail-in voting opened last week. Election Day is Nov. 3.

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Remains Below Statewide Average For August

September 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is 3.6%. The number is for August and compares to a 4.8% figure that was recorded at the same time a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

MC Art Collective Art Walk Thursday, Gala Saturday

September 29, 2026 Ty Taylor

The MC Art Collective will hold its fourth annual Art Gala on Saturday night at the Aledo Opera House. Doors open for the event at 5 p.m., and live bidding begins at 6:30 p.m. The [FULL STORY]