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Rural Development Loan Helping Viola Home Telephone Co. Extend 100-Plus Miles Of Fiber Cable

June 20, 2017 Ty Taylor

Viola Home Telephone Company has been awarded a $3.3 million Rural Development loan to construct 104 miles of fiber cable. According to FarmWeekNow, the company also plans to provide supporting equipment to deliver enhanced telecommunications [FULL STORY]

Aledo Sex Assault Case Moved To July

June 20, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man charged with five Class X felonies in a sex assault case will return to court next month. 20 year old Gunner Terry made a brief appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court this [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Monson & Tigers Focusing On Strength, Conditioning & Culture This Summer

June 20, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard football coach Scott Monson this morning. He says much of the Tigers focus this summer is on strength and conditioning.

Final Decision On Aledo Beekeeping Ordinance Expected Next Month

June 20, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hears opposition to a proposed ordinance banning beekeeping in town. No final action taken last night. The matter will likely be decided at the next meeting—July 3rd says Mayor Chris Hagloch. [FULL STORY]

Remembering New Windsor, Viola and Winola High School Traditions

June 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with 1963 Winola High School graduate Jim Robinson this morning. He’s helping organize this weekend’s 86th Annual Alumni Reunion of the former New Windsor, Viola and Winola High Schools. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Authorities Continue To Seek Information In Rooth Beating

June 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

It’s been over a month since 83 year old Fred Rooth was robbed and beaten in his rural Joy farmhouse. He was found badly injured on Monday afternoon, May 8th. No arrests have been made [FULL STORY]

New Sherrard Library To Open By September

June 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

The new Sherrard Public Library should be open by September. The project is entering the home stretch says librarian Bobbi Jackson. Ground was broken on the $600,000 project last March.

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Whitenack Details What ‘Intensive’ Wrestling Camp Means

June 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer Coutny junior wrestler Camden Whitenack this morning. Whitenack, along with teammates Seth and Steve Speaker recently attended an intensive ten-day wrestling camp in northern Iowa. The camp [FULL STORY]

Incentive Plan For Moving Residential Properties Could Get Attention By Aledo City Council

June 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo may soon be looking at an incentive plan to move residential properties that are on the market. It was an idea brought up at an Aledo City Council meeting earlier this [FULL STORY]

Moline, East Moline Winners on Friday in Milan American Legion Baseball Tournament

June 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

On day one of the Milan American Legion baseball tournament, Moline Post 246 earned a split, while East Moline Post 227 opened with a victory. The tournament continues Saturday and Sunday at both the West [FULL STORY]