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Attorney Representing Mercer County Meth Defendant Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges

February 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

An attorney representing a Mercer County meth defendant facing controlled substance charges. 45 year old John G. Steckel of Rock Island is charged with Class 1 and Class 4 felony counts in Rock Island County. [FULL STORY]

LaHood Favors Repealing & Replacing Obamacare

February 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

The first vote to repeal and replace Obamacare could come next month. But one Illinois Congressman says it won’t be the last vote. Repealing and replacing Obamacare is not like flipping a light switch. Congressman [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Scholastic Bowl A Big Deal For Mercer County’s Newswander

February 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Taylor Newswander this week. She has participated in scholastic bowl for six years.

Pioneers Advance To Regional Finals

February 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Alleman Pioneers advanced to the Class 2A Mercer County regional championship game with a 53-47 win over Orion Wednesday night in Aledo. The Pioneers outscored the Chargers by 12 at the free throw line [FULL STORY]

Domestic Dispute Leads To Charges In New Windsor

February 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

A domestic dispute in New Windsor leads to charges. 40 year old Erik Detamore of New Windsor was taken into custody early this morning by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. He was arrested for domestic battery. [FULL STORY]

John Deere Committed To Quad Cities

February 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

John Deere is staying in the Quad Cities, at least as long as CEO Sam Allen is around. Allen told shareholders yesterday he is insisting on keeping the company in the Quad Cities. Two of [FULL STORY]

Staley Warns Of Phone Scam

February 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department alerting residents of a phone scam. Sheriff Dave Staley says be cautious when someone is trying to solicit money over the phone. Staley says any collection of monies regarding fines [FULL STORY]

Panthers Stop Eagles, Rockets Back To Regional Finals

February 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles came up short in their upset bid against second ranked Lena-Winslow in the Class 1A Dual Team Sectional Tuesday night. Mercer County lead 26-25 with three matches left, but the [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man Charged With Unlawful Grooming

February 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man is facing a Class 4 felony—charged with unlawful grooming. 23 year old Isaiah Urquiza is accused of using a “cellular phone in an attempt to entice a minor child, to commit [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Looks At Elementary Building Usage & Space

February 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School Board is examining space and usage issues at its elementary buildings. Superintendent Perry Miller says the district currently utilizes three facilities for its younger students—Andalusia, Taylor Ridge and Illinois City. Miller is [FULL STORY]