The Seaton Post Office could have a new home and it may be the Seaton bank building. Outgoing Village President Bob Springer is hoping things can work out. The village assumed ownership of the Seaton bank building at no cost…
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WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Gibson Talks Bass Fishing & State Basketball Tourney Attendance
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson this morning. The two discussed the IHSA’s state tournament series in bass fishing as well as attendance at the state basketball tournament.
WRMJ & Relay For Life Of Mercer County Raise $3,500 During Radiothon
WRMJ and the Relay For Life of Mercer County team up for a Radiothon and raise $3,500 for the effort. Organizer Mary Flint says plenty of pledges were made Monday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. This marked the fourth…
Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Break-In To Aledo Area Business
Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information regarding a break-in to an Aledo area business. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and Aledo Police Department responded to Hyett Furniture/Radio Shack Monday morning at 5:30 a.m. after receiving a report that the front…
Rockridge Wins Third Straight IHSA State Music Title
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge High School Vocal Director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger this morning. The school claimed its third straight state title in the IHSA music sweepstakes over the weekend.
Sherrard Teen Dating Violence Awareness Video Earns Statewide Recognition
A group of Sherrard High School students earning statewide recognition for a teen dating violence awareness video they produced. The “NO MORE Teen Dating Abuse Video Challenge” competition was through the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says media productions teacher…
Plea Date Set For Mercer County Meth Defendant’s Attorney
As a Mercer County woman awaits trial in a meth case, a plea date has been scheduled for her attorney charged in a separate controlled substance case in Rock Island County. 45 year old John G. Steckel of Rock Island…
Sherrard School Board Approves Three Year Contracts For All Building Administrators
The Sherrard Board of Education has approved three year contracts for all building administrators. The action taken earlier this week and includes Sherrard Elementary School principal Konnie Fry; Winola Elementary principal Kari Roberts; Sherrard Junior High principal Rick Basala; athletic…
Shale City Brickyards & Wrigley Field: A Local History Lesson
For nearly 60 years the Shale City Brickyards were one of the largest employers in Mercer County. And legend has it that bricks used in the construction of Wrigley Field were produced at the Shale City site (three miles northwest…
Rockridge Wins Section 4 FFA Livestock Judging Contest
The Rockridge FFA judging team wins the Section 4 FFA Livestock Judging Contest. Eliza Lilliman was 1st Overall Novice Individual, Carter Gualey was 5th Overall Novice Individual, and Mia Freyermuth was 7th Overall Novice Individual. The Novice team was 1st…