More discussion involving side-by-sides or UTVs in Mercer County. Greene Township was at one time on board in support of side-by-sides driving on township roads, but they have reversed course says Township Supervisor Dick Whittington. Mercer Township voters in April…
There will be a go-kart season in Mercer County this summer. Racing will take place every Friday night at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway, located at 686 240th Street Viola, beginning May 21 and running through September 17. WRMJ News Director…
Volunteers stepping up to help with a replica of the Vietnam War Memorial coming to Aledo next month. The wall will be on display during Rhubarb Fest weekend at Monument Park, located just south of the former Mercer County Hospital.…
Three TIF applications moving to the full Aledo City Council next week. The TIF Committee on Wednesday night recommended the projects move forward says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Also this week, the committee discussed retaining a firm to handle issues related…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Hannah Waddell. She patrols center field for the Tigers and is also the team’s leadoff hitter.
Beginning with the 2022-23 season, a 35-second shot clock will be permitted in high school basketball games by state association adoption. A proposal for a national rule mandating a shot clock was not approved. WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke…
Contestants being sought for this summer’s Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant. The 2020 pageant was cancelled due to the pandemic, so the reigning queen is from 2019, Makaila Hootman, a current senior at United High School. She’s enjoyed her experience…
Demand remains slow for the COVID vaccine in Mercer County. But the county’s positivity rate is declining. An update from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. There are Johnson and Johnson & Moderna vaccine opportunities available through the health…
Jennifer Russell of Mercer County is the founder, CEO & Executive Director of the Illinois Lyme Association. She spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Tuesday afternoon about Lyme Awareness Month being recognized during May.
A Mercer County child porn suspect has been sentenced to 12 years in prison. The punishment handed down to 60-year-old James Pierson of New Windsor Tuesday afternoon in Mercer County Circuit Court following his guilty plea to a Class X…
