WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County girls basketball coach Kate Engwall last night. The Eagles are playing in the Galesburg Summer League.
WRMJ Interview: It’s Sweat, Sweat & More Sweat For Engwall & Eagles This Summer
‘Dry’ Heat Hurting Emerging Corn Crop In Western Illinois
The emerging corn crop doesn’t look very well in Western Illinois. Chad Bell farms in Viola. He describes what his conditions look like. He’s hoping for some relief soon. The last measurable rainfall for Bell occurred 19 days ago—only two-tenths…
Bond Reduced In Aledo Sex Abuse Case
Bond has been reduced for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels was being held on $500,000 bond, but that amount was lowered to $150,000 late this morning in Mercer County…
Information Being Gathered For Likely RMA Demolition
More information being gathered to determine the fate of the last remaining remnants of the former Roosevelt Military Academy. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch says because of the awful conditions of the two shuttered dorms, the only viable option seems to…
Bewley Steps Down As Mercer County Softball Coach
Daryl Bewley is stepping down as Mercer County softball coach. In two different stints, he coached a total of 18 seasons for Aledo and then Mercer County, compiling 264 wins. Mercer County athletic director Andrew Hofer says there is no…
Mercer County Authorities Continue To Seek Whereabouts Of ‘Mercer County’s Best Meth Cook’
Mercer County authorities continue to seek the whereabouts of the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook.” A $100,000 arrest warrant was issued for 23 year old Charles Peacock in March after he failed to appear for a hearing…