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Focus: Aaron Peer Reflects On Past, Election Victory, And The Road Ahead In Orion

April 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aaron Peer, the top vote getter in the Orion Mayoral race, joined WRMJ for an in-depth interview. Peer was elected by a 3-to-1 margin earlier this month but is currently unable to be sworn in [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Dale Jones – Merit Auctions

April 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia Winsor talks with Dale Jones of Merit Auctions. They’ll discuss the different types of auctions Merit Auctions has to offer, some upcoming auctions, as well as the new Merit [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life Radiothon Highlights Local Stories Of Hope, Resilience, And Early Detection

April 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon brought emotional and inspiring stories to the airwaves as local cancer survivors, fighters, and advocates shared their journeys to encourage early detection and raise vital funds for [FULL STORY]

Radiothon 2025: Cancer Diagnosis Didn’t Stop Dave Sturgill—Now He’s Giving Back

April 28, 2025 Ty Taylor

As the Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon airs throughout the day on WRMJ, we’re highlighting the powerful stories of local cancer survivors. One of those stories belongs to Aledo’s Dave Sturgill. A longtime [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Preview: Relay For Life Of Mercer County Radiothon Set For Monday

April 25, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ is gearing up for a special day of community, hope, and giving — the Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon, set for Monday from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. Throughout the day, listeners [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight

Business Spotlight – Visit MerCo

April 25, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia Winsor talks with Kayla Bustamonte of Visit MerCo. They’ll discuss the mission of Visit Merco, the 2025 “Experience Mercer County” Visitors Guide published by Visit Merco, and highlight some [FULL STORY]

Ladies On The Loose Returns To Aledo; Dunn & Myers Talk Event Details

April 22, 2025 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street’s “Ladies on the Loose” fundraiser event returns on Saturday, May 3rd from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aledo Main Street Director, Lindsey Dunn, and former Aledo Main Street Director and founder of “Ladies [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Landmark Solar

April 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

On today’s Business Spotlight, WRMJ’s Terry James will speak with Kerry Keller of Landmark Solar. Click here to listen

Tune In And Take Action: Relay For Life Radiothon Returns With Live Music And Community Support

April 9, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Relay For Life of Mercer County is excited to announce the return of live music at this year’s Radiothon, broadcasting live from the WRMJ studios in Downtown Aledo from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m., [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Winsor Entertainment

April 8, 2025 Ty Taylor

Today on the Business Spotlight, Kia and Darren Winsor discuss Winsor Entertainment, the mobile DJ service they run together, based in Mercer County. They’ll discuss how the business has evolved over the last few years [FULL STORY]