The Mercer County Veterans Day observance is being moved indoors at the Mercer County VFW at 11 a.m. Friday. Larry Peterson is serving as VFW Post 1571 Commander for an eighth time. Peterson is an Army veteran, serving from 1966…
Bringing attention to homelessness in Mercer County. Mercer County Better Together along with the Mercer County Housing Task Force is doing just that. MCBT’s Kyle McEwen says understanding the issue is important. A House of Cards Radiothon will be held…
The City of Aledo looking at decorating downtown Aledo with café lights. A test string is already up at College and Main. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update at the city council meeting earlier this week.
Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill elected to a second term. He won by a wide margin over challenger Dave Staley. The other countywide race saw Brian Gerber win handily over Harry Cleaveland for county clerk. There was a referendum question…
Another chance to help the Mercer County honor marker program. The effort aims to properly recognize veterans buried at local cemeteries. It began five years ago says organizer Jay Doherty. Doherty says if you’d like to contribute to the cause,…
An out of state man arrested in the lobby of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department over the weekend. Travis Phend of Wisconsin was a wanted subject locally for failure to appear on a Mercer County DUI charge. Phend was also…
In advance of Veterans Day a few reminders about the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Office. It’s located on the second floor of the Mercer County Courthouse says superintendent Dennis Mellgren. The Mercer County Veterans Assistance Office is open 9-to-Noon and…
A new adminstrator has been named for the Mercer County Health Department. Angie Litterst will take over the position from the retiring Carla Ewing. Ewing is retiring effective Dec. 31.
There is a National Bobblehead Hall of Fame and Museum. It’s located in Milwaukee and was founded by Phil Sklar, who was born and raised in Rockford, Illinois. He spoke with WRMJ this week.
Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill and challenger Dave Staley joined WRMJ for Focus last week. The election is November 8. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill Mercer County Candidate for Sheriff Dave Staley
