Jim Taylor

Ameren Assistance Programs Available

If you have experienced a hardship that has put you behind in paying your power bill, Ameren Illinois wants you to know there are options available. Several assistance programs are offered, but a spokesperson for the utility says you should…

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 6.0 percent. The figure is for January and compares to 7.6 percent from one year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is also down from year over…

WRMJ Interview: “Blonde Bomber” Remains Big Part Of Illinois High School Hoops Lore; Shidler Releases Book

Jay Shidler was dubbed the “Blonde Bomber” during the 1970’s and is one of the great stories of IHSA basketball history, playing at Lawrenceville High School and then at the University of Kentucky. He has released a book titled “Blonde…

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Dean Has Her Hittin’ Shoes On In 2022; Headed To North Dakota State

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School senior softball player Bella Dean on Thursday. She began the season with a four-hit game Wednesday against Moline. Dean has committed to play softball at North Dakota State after high school.  

Unit 404 BOE Tables Action On Building Purchase

The Mercer County School Board has tabled action on acquiring property for a new unit office location. Unit 404 board president Mike Bowns says the site under consideration is at 2020 SE 3rd Street in Aledo. The unit office is…

After Two-Year Hiatus, Boy Scouts of America’s Merit Badge University Returns To Monmouth College

After a very successful weekend for the Boy Scouts of America brought more than 500 people to the Monmouth College campus, Kathy Mainz expressed five words she’s been waiting two years to say. “Merit Badge University is back!” Two years…