Jim Taylor

Radiothon Monday For Relay For Life Of Mercer County

The WRMJ Relay For Life of Mercer County Radiothon set for Monday. Genesis Medical Center Aledo will match the first $500 raised says administrator Ted Rogalski. He says local cancer numbers are a concern and early detection is important. This…

Celebrating New Generator At Mercer County VFW

The Mercer County VFW now has a generator, which allows the facility to serve as a shelter. The project was funded through a $52,000 donation from General Grind and Machine with landscaping and concrete work donated by Skinner Landscaping. The…

A Growing YMCA, Open House Shows Off Expansion

The Mercer County YMCA expansion celebrated over the weekend. It’s a special time for Dr. Dennis Palmer, who was also involved in the original capital campaign to build the original facility in 1992. The current campaign includes $3-million for the…

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Rockets Finish IHSA Spring Football Season Perfect & State Ranked

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge head football coach Jeff Henry on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning. The Rockets finished the 2021 spring IHSA football season 6-and-0 with a 56-28 win over Monmouth-Roseville Friday night.  

Aledo Clean-Up Days Week Of April 26

The City of Aledo has set spring clean-up days for next week. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser has a few other reminders as well. Burn days in Aledo are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Mercer County Historical Society Lincoln Poster Contest Winners Announced

The Lincoln legacy continues to get plenty of attention in Mercer County. And a poster contest through the Mercer County Historical Society highlights the 16th president. The artwork is submitted by Mercer County 4th graders says Lincoln enthusiast Michael Zecher.…

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Below State Number

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 6.4 percent, which is almost a full percent higher than the same period a year ago. The number is for March. Unemployment is also higher from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, Knox,…

Mercer County High School To Get Air Conditioning

When students and staff return to Mercer County High School next school year they’ll do so with air conditioning. The Unit 404 Board of Education approved a $290,000 bid for a chiller on Wednesday night. Superintendent Scott Petrie says the…

Ameren Seeks Rate Hike

Ameren Illinois has filed paperwork with the Illinois Commerce Commission seeking a rate adjustment that would increase the average household bill about $2.75 per month for delivery of electricity. The filing is the second requested increase in delivery over the…