Legislation authored by local State Senator Win Stoller has been signed into law by Governor J.B. Pritzker. Stoller says the measure provides critical tax relief for Illinois small business owners. The measure is effective with the 2021 tax year. Stoller’s…
A local farmer front and center at the Farm Progress Show. Events manager Matt Jungmann lives in the United School District. The 2021 Farm Progress Show starts Tuesday in Decatur. The event runs through Thursday. Last year’s show was virtual.
A busy weekend for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies on Sunday were dispatched to a report of a subject having been threatened with a firearm in Keithsburg. As a result, Austin McGuire of Keithsburg was arrested for aggravated assault.…
Local State Rep. Dan Swanson gearing up for a special session in Springfield this week. He spoke with WRMJ about his expectations. The special session begins Tuesday.
The farmland market remains strong. A Mercer County sale brought plenty of attention late last week says Dale Jones with Sullivan Auctioneers. The sale was Friday.
Feedback continues to be sought on facility needs in the Mercer County School District. Among items being considered include updates to the high school and/or a new K-through-5 facility in Joy says Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie. Surveys have been…
The Mercer County Golden Eagles opened the season with a 41-0 loss to Farmington on the road. Sherrard head coach Brandon Johnston started his tenure at the helm of the Tiger program with a 53-0 loss to Peru St. Bede.…
High school football is in the air in Illinois, which means the smell of concession stand porkchop sandwiches on the grill isn’t far behind. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is teaming up with the Illinois Pork Producers Association this fall to…
A couple of events in Mercer County this weekend. Aledo Antique Days is set for Saturday and will include band shell entertainment says Rusty Ruggles. You can find a complete list of events at aledomainstreet.com. Also, there will be…
Harvest season about a month a way in Western Illinois. Michael Zecher farms south of Aledo and also has ground in northern Henderson and southern Rock Island counties. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning. Zecher also serves as Mercer County…
