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BankORION Celebrates Grand Opening Of New Aledo Location

July 17, 2026 Ty Taylor

BankORION held a grand opening ceremony for its new location in Aledo on Friday. The brand new facility is located at the corner of Southeast Third Street and Southeast Third Avenue, across the street from [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Youth Livestock Auction Friday Night

July 17, 2026 Ty Taylor

The 2026 Rock Island County Youth Livestock Auction is scheduled for Friday night at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline. The auction will begin at 6 p.m. Rock Island County Fair Board President [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Summer Football Check-In With MerCo, Rockridge & Sherrard

July 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

Rockridge hosted a multi-team 7-0n-7 event on Thursday with Mercer County, Sherrard, Erie-Prophetstown, Galesburg and Wilton (IA). WRMJ caught up with Mercer County football coach Fred Lucas, Rockridge football coach Sam Graves, and Sherrard football [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Superintendent Makes Final Pre-Trial Appearance, Bench Trial To Begin July 29

July 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

A bench trial remains scheduled for later this month for the Mercer County School District superintendent. Tim Farquer made his final pre-trial appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court on Thursday afternoon. During the hearing, a [FULL STORY]

Matherville Woman Arrested On Meth Charges

July 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

A Matherville woman is facing meth charges after being taken into custody by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department on Wednesday. Deputies say they located 38-year-old Ashley Howard, who was wanted out of Mercer County on [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Fair Offering Cooling Tips

July 16, 2026 Ty Taylor

Rock Island County Fair week is in full swing, and fair organizers are offering tips to stay cool at the fairgrounds. With temperatures forecast in the 90s the rest of the week, Rock Island County [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Better Together Holding Readathon To Support Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library Program

July 15, 2026 Ty Taylor

A local nonprofit is launching a fundraiser supporting Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library. Mercer County Better Together (MCBT) is putting on its first “Reading Is a Gift” Readathon, which encourages readers to collect pledges based on [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Hammond’s Bill Expanding Ovarian Cancer Screenings Signed Into Law

July 15, 2026 Ty Taylor

Legislation sponsored by a local state representative to expand the scope of ovarian cancer screenings has been signed into law. State Rep. Norine Hammond’s (R-Macomb) House Bill 4203 adds having a high level of CA-125, as [FULL STORY]

Aledo Boil Order Lifted

July 14, 2026 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has lifted the water boil order for all residents and businesses connected to the Aledo water system. According to a City of Aledo press release, water treatment staff completed repairs on [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Fair Week Kicks Off Tuesday

July 14, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Fair begins on Tuesday. The event runs through Saturday at the Rock Island County Fairgrounds in East Moline. Grandstand entertainment includes BMX races and the rescheduled East Moline 4th of July [FULL STORY]