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United Grad Campbell Finishing Up Illinois FFA President Term

June 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

A United High School grad is finishing up his term as Illinois FFA president. It’s been a great year says J.C. Campbell of Little York. Among his most memorable experiences was an international agriculture trip [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: It’s Sweat, Sweat & More Sweat For Engwall & Eagles This Summer

June 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County girls basketball coach Kate Engwall last night. The Eagles are playing in the Galesburg Summer League.

‘Dry’ Heat Hurting Emerging Corn Crop In Western Illinois

June 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The emerging corn crop doesn’t look very well in Western Illinois. Chad Bell farms in Viola. He describes what his conditions look like. He’s hoping for some relief soon. The last measurable rainfall for Bell [FULL STORY]

Bond Reduced In Aledo Sex Abuse Case

June 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Bond has been reduced for an Aledo man facing ten felony sex abuse/sex assault counts. 44 year old Michael E. Daniels was being held on $500,000 bond, but that amount was lowered to $150,000 late [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Seeks Location Of Residential Burglary Suspect

June 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers requesting information regarding the location of a fugitive. 20 year old Ian Hunter of rural Viola is wanted for Residential Burglary. Anyone with information on his whereabouts is asked to call [FULL STORY]

Information Being Gathered For Likely RMA Demolition

June 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

More information being gathered to determine the fate of the last remaining remnants of the former Roosevelt Military Academy. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch says because of the awful conditions of the two shuttered dorms, the [FULL STORY]

Bewley Steps Down As Mercer County Softball Coach

June 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

Daryl Bewley is stepping down as Mercer County softball coach. In two different stints, he coached a total of 18 seasons for Aledo and then Mercer County, compiling 264 wins. Mercer County athletic director Andrew [FULL STORY]

Free Items From Mercer County Senior Center

June 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Senior Center, 137 West Main Street, Aledo, has disposable undergarments and other incontinence items along with compression socks that are free to anyone in need of them. They also have a variety [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Authorities Continue To Seek Whereabouts Of ‘Mercer County’s Best Meth Cook’

June 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County authorities continue to seek the whereabouts of the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook.” A $100,000 arrest warrant was issued for 23 year old Charles Peacock in March after he failed [FULL STORY]

Aledo Central Park Band Shell Hosting First Ever ‘Comedy Night’

June 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Central Park Band Shell hosting its first ever Comedy Night this week. Band Shell spokesman Rusty Ruggles says other entertainment coming up includes the Mercer County Community Band on June 22nd and Rich [FULL STORY]