A couple of new trees planted at the Apollo Elementary School playground. They’re replacing two trees that are dying from the Emerald Ash Borer. The new tree plantings also served as a time to remember a longtime Apollo staff member…
The Aledo City Council has a vacancy. Randy Slater is resigning from his aldermanic seat because he is moving outside of Ward 2. His term runs through May of 2021.
The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program goes into effect this month. Krissy Dixon will serve as Nurse Navigator of the effort. More information is available by contacting the Mercer County Health Department at 582-3759 or emailing Krissy.Dixon@mchdept.org. The program…
Unemployment at 4.2 percent in Mercer County. The latest number is for August and represents a 2-point improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also steady from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, Knox, Rock Island…
The Mercer County Family Crisis Center hosting a four-mile bike ride this weekend in observance of Domestic Violence Awareness Month. The event is called “Break the Cycle” says the crisis center’s Marla Reynolds. The ride will take place on the…
During the first Tuesday of every month, Genesis Medical Center Aledo is the site of an effort called “Meetings for Parents of Teens”. Licensed clinical social worker Kurt Doyle leads a discussion on different topics each month. The next session…
The University of Illinois Extension hosting a Tree Health Workshop in Aledo this weekend. Among the topics discussed will be oak wilt and Emerald Ash Borer. The extension’s Martha Smith will be the presenter. She says Emily Swinhart with the…
The Aledo City Council wants more information on potential costs before deciding the fate of downtown’s Button Building. Up for discussion is a massive roof repair or demolition says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The item was discussed at a Monday night…
WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Gavin King this morning about a fundraiser involving the Ag Machine/Power class. King is also a member of the Golden Eagles baseball team. Tickets are $10 for a…
The Aledo City Council’s Finance Committee in consensus for City Hall to begin contract negotiations for single waste hauler services with Jackson Disposal. The discussion last night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Once finalized, the city council will cast a…
