Aledo’s downtown barber approaching 20-years in business and he’s moving to a new location. Alex Rocha says it’s been a good run. Al closes his downtown spot Saturday and re-opens Tuesday at his new location.
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Two Local Schools Receive Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants
The Mercer County and Sherrard School Districts awarded Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grants. They are among 21 recipients statewide. The funding is from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources and the Illinois Conservation Foundation. $1,000 is going to Apollo Elementary…
Kleine Leaves House Race
WRMJ Interview: A Scholastic Bowl Skill Set For Sherrard’s Ryan Sackfield
Hasson Honored As Outstanding Administrator By Illinois Music Education Association
Rockridge High School principal Katy Hasson earning recognition from the Illinois Music Education Association. She has been named the organization’s “Outstanding Administrator” says Rockridge choral director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger. Fischer-Oelschlaeger also tells WRMJ that the Rockridge madrigal singers will be performing the…
2018 Will Feature New Library In Aledo
The New Year will feature a $1-million library project in Aledo. The Mercer Carnegie Library is moving forward with a 4,400 square foot facility in 2018 says library director Catherine Worsley. The new library will be located along East Main…
Aledo Crime Rate Down
Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan reported to the city council that Aledo’s crime rate has dropped last year. The council also recognized officer Gary Unsworth who had announced his retirement effective January 8th. Unsworth had been employed in the law…
Aledo Business To Expand
Seaton Man’s Pre-Trial Conference Continued To February In Sex Abuse Case
A Seaton man’s criminal sexual abuse case has been continued again. 68 year old Gary Melton appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning for a pre-trial conference with the matter continued to February 13th. He faces a Class 4…
Rhubarb Fest Planning Meeting Set For Later This Month
Plans in motion for the 2018 Rhubarb Festival. The first meeting is later this month says organizer Pam Myers. The meeting is Tuesday, January 30th, at 7 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. The 2018 Rhubarb Fest is June 1st…