A winter storm could impact the WRMJ listening area later this week. Meteorologist Mike McClure is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Monday morning.
Winter Storm Potential Later This Week
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Threat Made To Mercer County School District; Suspect In Custody
The Mercer County School District was made aware of a social media post of threatening nature directed at a date following winter break. According to a district communication sent out Friday afternoon, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department was notified and…
Mercer County Firearm Deer Hunting Numbers
Mercer County hunters harvested 775 deer during the seven-day 2022 Illinois firearm deer season, which is 32 higher than last year’s total. 509 deer were taken in during the first weekend followed by 266 the second weekend. The total statewide…
Back-Up Ambulance Service Impacted By Labor Shortage
Labor staffing issues impacting back-up 911 ambulance service for the Mercer County Ambulance District, which is provided by Genesis Health Care Systems Ambulance Service. However, primary 911 ambulance service is not affected. The Mercer County Ambulance District includes the Aledo…
46th Year For Messiah Lutheran Church Community Christmas Dinner
A local church continuing with a long-time tradition this holiday season. The Messiah Lutheran Church Community Christmas Dinner will be carryout or delivery only this year with delivery limited to the city of Aledo. Kyle Koresko helps organize the outreach…
Open Enrollment For Aledo City Residential Pipe Repair Program Closing Soon
Time is running out for City of Aledo Residents to enroll in a program designed to protect themselves against costly repairs of the pipes that connect their homes to the water and sewer mains. This past January, the City of…
More Animal Cruelty Charges Filed Against Sherrard Woman
A Sherrard woman is now facing twelve animal cruelty charges stemming from an August investigation where 198 dogs were rescued from her property. 59-year-old Karen Plambeck was originally facing five felony counts, but the seven new counts were filed Monday…
Former Keithsburg Officer’s Theft & Official Misconduct Case Continued To February
A former Keithsburg police officer’s theft and official misconduct case has been pushed to next year. 52-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning with the matter continued to Feb. 6. The delay was attributed…
WRMJ Audio: Illinois High School Glory Days Website Honored By IBCA
Dave Nanninga created the Illinois High School Glory Days website in 2005. The site memorializes over 1,200 closed or defunct schools in Illinois. It was named Best Historical Website of 2022 by the Illinois State Historical Society. In 2023, Nanninga…
Ewing Proud Of Mental Health Action Program & Collaboration As Her Time Winds Down At Health Dept.
Mercer County Health Department Administrator Carla Ewing winding down her final days on the job. She says she’s proud of helping create a Mercer County mental health action program. She’s also been pleased with collaboration within the county. Ewing is…