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Farm Tractor/Truck Accident Near New Windsor Lead To Charges

June 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a farm tractor and truck accident near New Windsor. The driver of the truck fled the scene yesterday and was eventually arrested after the truck was located in Ophiem [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Offering Food Service Managers Sanitation Certification Course This Month

June 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department will be offering the Food Service Managers Eight- Hour Sanitation Certification Course later this month. The class will be held on Tuesday, June 13th from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Man Seeks Executive Clemency In Sex Assault Case

June 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

A former Aledo man serving 20 years in prison for his role in a sex assault case is seeking executive clemency. In his petition, 29 year old Ryan Bell claims he is a changed person [FULL STORY]

Only In Illinois Can You Celebrate Rhubarb And Horseradish In Same Weekend

June 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

You just may be in Illinois when one part of the state celebrates horseradish and the other celebrates rhubarb…on the same weekend. Aledo will usher in its 26th year of the Rhubarb Festival this Friday [FULL STORY]

Ten Sex Abuse/Sex Assault Counts Filed Against Aledo Man

June 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

Ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts have been filed against an Aledo man. The case involves one victim under the age of 13 says Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. The defendant—44 year old Michael [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Hofer Talks Summer Schedule

June 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County head football coach/athletic director Andrew Hofer this morning. The two talked summer contact days and summer strength and conditioning.

Swanson: Chicago Public School Pension Bail Out Leads To No Vote On Education Funding Reform Bill

June 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

An education funding bill wins approval in the Illinois General Assembly, but not with support from local State Reprenative Dan Swanson. He was backing an evidence based approach, but says an amendment to the bill [FULL STORY]