A 41-lot residential development moving forward in Aledo. The project is near Sponsler Lake. The city has agreed to install gas, water and sewer mains and also assume ownership of the lake. Final action on the development agreement will take…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with hall of fame high school football coach Mike Papoccia Tuesday morning. He is on the mend after suffering a heart-related issue in February. Coach P. retired as Sterling Newman head football coach in…
In Monday night volleyball action, Rockridge picked up a non-conference win 25-14, 20-25, 25-11 over Alleman. Mercer County knocked off Wethersfield 25-21, 25-18. And Orion falls to Moline 25-18, 25-19.
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior quarterback Brayden Deem Monday afternoon. He’s helped lead the Rockets to a 3-and-0 start, but is quick to give credit to the entire offensive unit.
The Mercer Extension office in Viola back open on a limited basis. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Noon-to-12:30 p.m.) Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Normal business hours are expected to resume June 1. This…
An Alpha man placed on 24-months’ probation following his guilty plea to a Class 3 felony meth charge in Mercer County. 21-year-old Riley Adams was also sentenced to 120-days in the county jail with the balance stayed as long as…
A final pre-trial conference has been set in a Mercer County man’s criminal sexual assault case. 51-year-old Robert Breshears Jr. will be back in Mercer County Circuit Court on Sept 13 with a jury trial scheduled for Sept. 27. The…
A University of Illinois Extension expert always loves to preview the mushroom hunting season. It’s a great tradition in the spring says forestry specialist Chris Evans. Morel mushrooms are the most popular in the spring, but Evans says there are…
Rain chances increase later this week and more seasonable temps are on the way. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran seeking to unseat Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the 2022 election cycle. Republican Charlie Helmick announced his candidacy over the weekend. His career has included work as a police officer and a stint with…
