A Mercer County burglary investigation nets two arrests. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department reports that 45-year-old Chad W. John and 51-year-old William D. Brooks, both of Monmouth, were taken into custody over the weekend. The arrests stem from an investigation…
U.S. Ag Secretary Tom Vilsack issuing a disaster declaration that includes Mercer County. The announcement was made Monday and involves tornados and high winds that occurred March 31 through April 5. Henry and Rock Island counties are also included in…
A New Windsor man charged in two sex abuse cases gets a new attorney. 47-year-old Matthew Walsh was granted the request Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court despite objections from the state. In one case Walsh is charged with a…
The City of Aledo will show off the proposed Central Park streetscape project at the Mercer County Fair this week. Mayor Chris Hagloch says they will have a presence in the Merchant’s Building. The city is receiving a $3-million grant…
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department plays a significant role during Mercer County Fair week. Here’s Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The first grandstand event is Tuesday night at 6:30 p.m. with the Mercer County Fair Pageant.
Some big-time recognition for a small-town pharmacy. Online voting begins Monday for Alwood Pharmacy says owner Donna Meredith. They’re up for a select honor. The link to vote will be available at the Alwood Pharmacy website or the Alwood Pharmacy…
The new IHSA season starts on August 7th with fall sports opening practice. WRMJ visited with Fulton High School athletic director Jeff Parsons. He details the many tasks that are involved with a new season.
When to pursue and when not to. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the department has a policy regarding suspect vehicles. The sheriff’s department was involved in a short pursuit last Friday that ended in Rock Island County when the…
Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information about a hit and run accident involving a pedestrian. On Wednesday (July 5) at approximately 11:53 a.m., the Aledo Police Department responded to a report of this accident. The driver of the accident…
The Aledo City Council exploring police officer wages. Some final decisions should be made later this month says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The city council next meets on July 17.
