The Mercer County Health Department on Thursday announced six additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 108 cases. The latest cases include: 1 male in his 60s, 1 male in his 40s, 1 male in his…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School head football coach and athletic director Andrew Hofer Thursday morning. The two discussed IHSA contact days, which run Sept. 7 to Oct. 31 this fall. Sports like football and…
Out-of-county inmate numbers are back up at the Mercer County Jail. Sheriff Dusty Terrill provided an update to the Mercer County Board this week. Also this week, County Administrator Ron Fullerlove reported that one “big item” remains in labor negotiations…
A local church providing outreach in response to food insecurity issues in the area. It’s called Community Connections says Pastor Dave Schultz with the Aledo United Methodist Church. Again, the free community meal is offered every Wednesday at 5:15…
Mercer County has a new Economic Development Director. Kasandra Henshaw of Keithsburg was introduced to the Mercer County Board this week. Her position is being funded privately. The county board agreed to work with and support Henshaw in her…
The ballot is taking shape in Mercer County. August 20th was the last day for parties to fill vacancies for the November 3rd election. Republicans filled openings on the ballot for County Board seats in District 2 with Kirby McLaughlin…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson Tuesday morning.
A new attorney has been appointed for a Quad Cities man facing three Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in Mercer County. 34 year old Antonio Cortez Williamson appeared Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit…
The Mercer County School District confirming a COVID-19 case at the high school. The district says they are coordinating with the Mercer County Health Department to identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact with the positive case. Staff…
Cash rent is averaging $219 per acre in Mercer County. The number is for non-irrigated cropland and the data is compiled through USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Crop statistician Mark Schleusener provides a statewide snapshot. Non-irrigated cropland cash rent…
