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Mercer County Unemployment Rate 4.6 Percent

August 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s unemployment rate is at 4.6 percent. The July number released today from the Illinois Department of Employment Security and represents a seven-point improvement from the same time a year ago. Unemployment is also [FULL STORY]

Aledo Antique Days and New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry This Weekend

August 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Big weekend in Mercer County with Aledo Antique Days and the New Boston Fish and Chicken Fry. Antique Days features a big car show on Saturday says Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles Lose Season Opener

August 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles volleyball team opened their season on the road at Monmouth-Roseville and lost in straight games. On the links, the Mercer County, United and Sherrard boys were winners while the United [FULL STORY]

No State Aid Payments, But Mercer County Gets Some Categorical Help

August 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Still no state aid payments for this school year, but local schools are receiving some late categorical payments from last school year. Mercer County School District Superintendent Scott Petrie says they’ll take what they can [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks Participation Numbers, Eight-Man Football & State Tourney Structure

August 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson this morning. The two discussed many topics–including football participation numbers, the idea of eight-man football, state tournament series structure and success factor and [FULL STORY]

New Aledo Mobil Mart Owner Seeks Video Gaming License

August 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

There’s a new owner of the Aledo Mobil Mart and he wants a video gaming license. But the application also requires him to have a liquor license says Chris Greene, who is a video gaming [FULL STORY]

Volleyball, Golf Ramp Up Action

August 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The high school volleyball season picked up the pace with multiple matches Tuesday night, including Orion taking on Moline. In golf Rockridge, Sherrard and Orion’s girls teams teed it up. Orion-Sherrard opened their soccer season [FULL STORY]

Staley: Old Scam Making Comeback

August 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says an old scam is making a comeback. He’s offering this warning. Staley says if you give a scammer money, it is highly unlikely you will ever get it back.

Local Farmers Learn About Bio-Reactor Technology On Kirwan Farm

August 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan provided some hands on learning at his farm today. He showed off a bio-reactor. Kirwan’s farm is located west of New Windsor. He serves on the Illinois Farm Bureau Board [FULL STORY]

Lower Running For Re-Election

August 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower has announced she is running for re-election. She was first elected in 2014, defeating Sandy Bull. Lower is running on the Democratic ticket in the 2018 election cycle.