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Medicaid Reimbursements Lagging For GMC Aledo

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

Even without a state budget, local health care providers are still being paid—but Medicaid reimbursements are lagging as much as four months now says Genesis Medical Center Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski and he says that’s [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Marx Talks Youth Basketball Brawl Column

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Moline Dispatch-Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx last week. Marx penned a column detailing a brawl at a 6th grade youth basketball game.

Rockridge Wrestling: Celebrating Perfection 30-Years Later

February 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Greg Lane last week. Lane was a member of the 1987 Rockridge wrestling team that finished the season as Class 1A state champs with a perfect 26-0 dual [FULL STORY]

Safe Families Program Now Available In Mercer County

February 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

A new program is now available in Mercer County providing temporary safe homes for children in difficult circumstances. The effort is a partnership between a Davenport based group called “Safe Families” and the First Baptist [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Amends Liquor Control Ordinance

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has amended the county’s liquor control ordinance. It pertains to elected officials says County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The county board approved the change this week.

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Humphrey Battles His Way To 100-Plus Wins For Tigers

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the Sherrard senior wrestler Taylor Humphrey this morning. He picked up his 100th career victory earlier this season and is a qualifier at this weekend’s Byron 1A sectional. [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Make Decision On Gubernatorial Run Later This Month

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says she should know in about a month if she’s going to run for governor. Bustos said earlier this week she hopes to decide on her political future by about [FULL STORY]

Results From Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The results are in from added enforcement during Super Bowl weekend by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. The detail was funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The extra enforcement resulted in [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Continues Help With Boosters & Fair

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will continue its sponsorship of two local causes—the Mercer County Fair and Mercer County Athletic Boosters. The action taken last night by the Aledo City Council says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Handles Eight Accidents This Week

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Foggy and snowy weather the last couple of days has kept the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department very busy. Deputies have handled eight traffic crashes on area roads. Some minor injuries have been reported, but none [FULL STORY]