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‘Starting A Business In Illinois Workshop’ To Be Held In Aledo

The City of Aledo hosting a “Starting a Business in Illinois Workshop” later this month.  The program will be presented by the Western Illinois University Small Business Development Center says Aledo Economic Development Coordinator Tarah Sipes. The program is Thursday,…

Mercer County Accepting Bids To Lease Hunting Ground Near Viola

Mercer County is accepting bids for hunting ground near Viola. The agreement would involve a three year lease says Mercer County Board Member Karen Jones, who chairs the county board’s Property Committee. Bids are due by September 30th.

Walmart To Close Second Small Town Store In Illinois; Company Says No Additional Closures Planned At This Time

Another small town Walmart is closing in Illinois. Should Aledo be concerned? WRMJ reached out to Walmart corporate about the future of the Aledo store and this was the response this morning: “We have no plans to close other area stores at…

Rockridge Grad Bohnsack On Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team

A recent Rockridge grad among five 4-H members representing Illinois at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville. Jake Bohnsack will head to the competition in late October. Bohnsack and his other…

Davenport Youth Arrested For Stealing Matherville Vehicle

A Quad City teenager has been charged with stealing a vehicle from Matherville last week. An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 16 year old juvenile from Davenport, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release this…

Sponsors Sought For Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse

Work underway on finding sponsors for the 2018 Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse program. The program pairs organizations, businesses and individuals, who prepare gift baskets for needy families during the holiday season. Chris Hagloch is involved with the effort. The Veterans…

Mercer County FSA Hosting Informational Meeting Wednesday Night On Market Facilitation Program

The Mercer County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host an informational meeting on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Aledo Fire Station. FSA staff will provide an overview of…

Aledo Public Hearing Thursday For Single Waste Hauler

The Aledo City Council has scheduled a public hearing this week for single waste hauler services. The meeting is Thursday night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Jackson Disposal has submitted the low bid for the single waste hauler contract. The…