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Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann Dies

June 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann has died. He was 63. Vann was on the WRMJ airwaves many times over the years including in March of 2017, when he spoke about a cash flow management [FULL STORY]

Year 50 For Matherville Fireworks

June 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

A big milestone for fireworks at Lake Matherville next week. This marks the 50th year for the event, which is held on July 3rd at dusk. Tara Osborne is with the Matherville Fireworks Association. All [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Lucas No Stranger To Coops, Consolidations Or New Experiences

June 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with new assistant Mercer County football coach Fred Lucas this morning. Lucas is the former head coach at United and also had coaching stints with former co-ops–the Westwood Wolfpack [FULL STORY]

Westmer Grad Dunn Worried About Illinois Colleges & Universities Losing Accreditation With Ongoing Budget Strife

June 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

Westmer grad Randy Dunn speaking on behalf of the plight of state universities stemming from the ongoing budget stalemate in Springfield. The Higher Learning Commission warns lawmakers that a continued lack of funding could lead [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Four-Time State Champ Alber Lending Knowledge At Orion Wrestling Camp

June 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with four-time IHSA state wrestling champion Josh Alber this morning. The former Dakota High School graduate is in Orion this week helping with the Chargers Summer Wrestling Camp. Alber [FULL STORY]

Aledo Multi-Use Path Project Delayed If No State Budget

June 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Aledo project could be delayed if there is no state budget agreement by Friday. It’s the proposed multi-use path to the Walmart intersection says Director of Public Works Justin Blaser. The Illinois Transportation Enhancement [FULL STORY]

QC Man Gets New Attorney In Federal Child Porn Case; Investigation Originated In Mercer County

June 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

A new attorney has been appointed for one of two men charged in a federal child porn case that originated from Mercer County. The new counsel is for William Ashby of East Moline. Ashby and [FULL STORY]

Genesis Among Area Providers Concerned About GOP Health Care Plan

June 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

Hospital leaders in the area say they don’t think the Republican plan to move past Obamacare will fix what’s wrong with the national health care law. Executives from Genesis Health System, UnityPoint Health Trinity and [FULL STORY]

New Boston Breaks Ground On Grocery Store

June 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

Ground broken today on bringing a new grocery store to New Boston. Mayor Chris DeFrieze says the first step involves removing a tree from the lot where the building will be located. The building will [FULL STORY]

Black Hawk State Historic Site Celebrates 90 Years Next Month

June 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk State Historic Site in Rock Island celebrates its 90th anniversary next month with tours, special children’s activities, music and refreshments. The free fun starts Sunday, July 9th at 1 p.m. Children can work [FULL STORY]