The question remains. Can the Olympic Conference be re-established? Sherrard superintendent Alan Boucher says yes, but it will take some help from other conferences. Area superintendents have met twice in the last two months. Boucher says if an Olympic Conference…
Mercer County Adopts Peddlers & Solicitors License
The Mercer County Board adopts a peddling and soliciting ordinance. The action taken last night and involves unincorporated areas says Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. The City of Aledo has a similar ordinance.
WRMJ Interview: Aledo Grad Campagna To ROWVA Hall Of Fame
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Aledo High School graduate Chris Campagna today. Earlier this month, he was inducted into the ROWVA High School Athletic Hall of Fame for his role as track coach at the school.
Details Emerge On Solar Farm Potential For Mercer County
A solar farm project could be in the future for Mercer County. The subject received attention at last night’s Mercer County Board Economic Development Committee meeting—chaired by Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. Mercer County Board Member Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo says…
Local 4-H Shooting Sports Gain In Popularity
4-H shooting sports continue to be very popular in Mercer County. University of Illinois Extension’s Cheryl Geitner says families of youth interested in joining one of the shooting sports clubs should plan to attend an informational meeting on Wednesday, February…
Rockets Edge Tigers; Eagles Fall on Hall of Fame Night
Locked in a defensive battle, longtime rivals Rockridge and Sherrard were tied at 15 at the half. Rockridge led by one after three quarters, and hit key free throws late to pull away for the nine-point victory despite shooting 1-10…