Jim Taylor

Winter Weather Advisory Posted For Mercer County Area

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES HAS ISSUED A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY FOR THE MERCER COUNTY AREA FROM NOON TUESDAY TO NOON WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 1 to 3 inches and…

Another COVID Related Death In Mercer County; 20 New Positives

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting one additional COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 70s. This brings the total number of Mercer County deaths to twenty-four. Mercer County has also experienced another 20 new cases of COVID-19.…

Local Deere Dealer Celebrating 95 Years And Rebranding In 2021

A local ag dealer celebrating 95 years in business and is also rebranding back to their roots. Martin Sullivan will change to Martin effective January 1. Sam Martin founded the John Deere dealership in 1926 in Roanoke. They now have…

Winter Storm Watch Posted For Tuesday Afternoon Through Wednesday Morning

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES, A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches and ice accumulations of a…

Active Weather Pattern This Week; Wintry Mix In Forecast

The National Weather Service tracking a couple of winter weather systems that could impact the WRMJ listening area this week.   That’s meteorologist Timothy Gunkel with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Sunday afternoon.

One Year Remaining In Aledo’s TIF

As the City of Aledo moves forward with its five-year capital improvement program, only one year remains for the TIF district. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the TIF sunsets in Dec. of 2021.   A new baseball diamond is being constructed…

Mercer County Health Dept. Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases

The Mercer County Health Department reporting another 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 1,025 cases. At this time there are 58 individuals isolating at home and four are hospitalized. In addition, the health department has…

Mercer County Jobless Rate 4.5 Percent; Below State & National Average

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.5 percent. The number is for November and is two-points higher than the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is also slightly higher…

New Boston Sex Assault Case Continued To February

A New Boston man’s sexual assault case has been moved to next year. 25-year-old Joshua Masters appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court earlier this week for a pre-trial conference with the matter continued to Feb. 1. He faces a Class…

Community Christmas Dinner Meant Much To Late Aledo Woman

As a local church prepares for another Community Christmas Dinner, organizers are remembering the key contributions from a local volunteer. Nancy Watkins of Aledo played a key role in the Messiah Lutheran Church tradition. She passed away in December of…