Month: March 2017

The Oquawka Fire Department is looking to create a Fire Protection District. The issue will be voted on next month. The department has relied on assessments and other voluntary contributions for 127 years, but operations [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the location of the man dubbed “Mercer County’s best meth cook”.  23 year old Charles M. Peacock has a last known address of 2923 117th Avenue Milan. [FULL STORY]

Is Mercer County a good place to do business? John Mital—the owner of Creekside Vineyards & Winery in Preemption says yes.  He spoke to the Mercer County Board on Tuesday night. Creekside’s Preemption location has [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County scholastic bowl coach Kyle Koresko this morning. Koresko has coached the junior high team for 16-years and the high school team for 15-years.  

The Mercer County Board approves a cash flow management plan. The action taken last night and includes several conditions says County Board Chairman Joe Vann of New Boston. The county board also discussed attempts to [FULL STORY]

A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”.  23 year old Charles Peacock failed to appear yesterday in Mercer County Circuit Court for a hearing on [FULL STORY]

Bid letting will take place next month for a bike path project that will lead to the Walmart intersection. Mayor Chris Hagloch says 80-percent of the project will be paid for through a federal grant. $535,000 [FULL STORY]