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…
WRMJ talked with Rockridge senior running back and defensive back Peyton Locke after the Rockets beat Bloomington Central Catholic 27-18 in the IHSA Class 2A Second Round Saturday. Locke carried the ball for 19 times for 230 yards and 3…
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.
