Jim Taylor

Zoning Board Continues Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning Discussions

The Mercer County Zoning Board has moved the Hawthorn Ridge rezoning issue to next month, but is receptive to an R-3 or residential zoning designation instead of C-1 commercial. An R-3 designation would allow for a campground at the site…

Mercer County Nearing 1,000 COVID-19 Cases

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting two additional COVID-19 related deaths, both women in their 80s. This brings the total number of Mercer County deaths to twenty-three. Mercer County has also experienced another 49 new cases of COVID-19.…

Sherrard School District Reaches Halfway Point; No Significant Changes Expected In Second Half

Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher hoping that by next fall, a more traditional schedule will return for students and staff. The district has made it to the halfway point this school year and Boucher doesn’t anticipate any significant changes…

Santa Parade Saturday In Matherville

It’s a socially distanced Santa parade with fire trucks in Matherville this weekend. Matherville firefighter Adam McNair says he’s in the holiday spirit.   Those from surrounding towns are also invited and the parade begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. The…

Sherrard Teen Killed In Rock Island Shooting

A Sherrard teen identified as the fatal shooting victim in a Tuesday night incident in Rock Island. Rock Island police officers responded to the 600 block of 42nd Avenue in reference to a vehicle accident with injuries. Responding officers located…

Zoning Board To Consider Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning Thursday

The rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course will get more attention from the Mercer County Zoning Board this week. Local businessman Mark Bieri now owns the property and he wants to turn the site into a campground. Bieri…

No More Wait At Edwards River Bridge West Of Joy

It took over two years, but the traffic signal has finally been removed at the Illinois Route 17 Edwards River bridge project west of Joy. An Illinois Department of Transportation spokesperson tells WRMJ “this project should be 100-percent complete by…

WRMJ Audio: Mercer County Family YMCA Expansion Project Expected To Be Finished In March

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor took a tour of the Mercer County Family YMCA expansion project Tuesday. The multi-million dollar project started last June and should be complete by March 2021. Following the tour, Jim spoke with YMCA Executive Director…

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Hopeful About 2021; Pushing For January Start

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Tuesday morning. The IHSA Board of Directors announced Monday that they plan to meet with representatives from the Illinois Department of Public Health and the Governor’s office prior…