A New Windsor woman sentenced to four years in prison in a meth delivery case. 39-year-old Marlena Walsh was originally sentenced to 30-months of felony probation, but after multiple probation violations she received the four-year Illinois Department of Corrections term.…
The Preemption Township Board follows the wishes of voters and will no longer allow side-by-sides and UTVs on township roads. Preemption Township Supervisor Larry “Pete” Adams says the board’s action supports the results of a non-binding referendum last month. Voters…
Ameren Illinois is working with the state to provide $12-million to help income-qualified customers pay their energy bills. The funding is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides relief to aid customers impacted by higher power…
An Aug. 16 arraignment date has been scheduled for a former Keithsburg police officer charged with official misconduct and theft. 52-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton faces Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 felony counts stemming from his role with…
The Reynolds Fire Department honoring three longtime volunteers next month. Bill Armstrong has been a fireman for 62 years and Ken Yeater has served as a trustee for 39 years and ambulance board member for 32 years. Those two are…
Sherrard High School varsity baseball coach Nick Basala is looking to start an affiliated youth baseball program within the district. He spoke with WRMJ about his plans.
A jury trial has been continued for a Keithsburg man charged with solicitation of murder for hire. Jury selection was set to begin Monday, but the attorney for 48-year-old Kevin Hockenberry requested the continuance. A status hearing is scheduled for…
They’re being labeled as crimes of opportunity. Mercer County again hit by thieves targeting unlocked cars over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the areas targeted over the weekend were around Matherville and the north end of the county near…
With the new school year, there will be new uses for the Joy campus in the Mercer County School District. That’s where the new Unit Office will be located along with the district’s pre-k program says Superintendent Scott Petrie. Staff…
A jury trial is set to begin next week for a Keithsburg man charged with solicitation of murder for hire. 48-year-old Kevin Hockenberry is accused of trying to pay someone $10,000 to kill former Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee.…
