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U.S. Ag Secretary Visits Aledo Farm

August 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

An Aledo area farmer gets an audience with U.S. Ag Secretary Sonny Perdue. Kate Danner says she talked Farm Bill during the visit. For Danner, it’s the second top ag official visiting her farm in [FULL STORY]

Two Local Youth Win Statewide Photo Contest

August 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two local youth win a statewide photo contest. The 2017 Cream of the Crop Photo Contest was sponsored by Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs. The annual contest encourages young photographers to share their vision of [FULL STORY]

2017/2018 High School Sports Season Begins Monday In Illinois

August 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

The 2017/2018 high school sports season opens Monday. It’s the first official day of football practice, according to the IHSA calendar. Fulton head coach Patrick Lower is ready. The first games are played Frdiay, August [FULL STORY]

A Day With Illinois & Iowa Corn Growers On Mississippi River Barge

August 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spent Friday morning with Illinois & Iowa corn growers on a Mississippi River barge tour.

New Boston Police Chief Warns Of Phone Scam; Provides Update On NB City Hall Vandalism Investigation

August 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

New Boston Police Chief Mike DeFrieze warning residents of a phone scam. He says one person has lost over $8,000. DeFrieze also has an update on the investigation involving vandalism to New Boston City Hall. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Football Schedule Includes Week 2 Date With Illini West

August 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Illini West head football coach Lyle Klein last night. Mercer County plays IW in week 2 this season.

Sherrard FFA To Participate In Cover Crop Tour August 9th

August 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard FFA chapter joining forces with a number of area agriculture interests for a cover crop tour. The event begins Wednesday, August 9th at 8:30 a.m. at the Sherrard High School Ag Test Plots. [FULL STORY]

Man Accused In Fred Rooth Attack Makes First Court Appearance

August 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The man accused of beating and robbing 83 year old Fred Rooth at his rural Joy farmhouse has made his initial court appearance. 55 year old Brian Tully of Burlington is facing a Class X [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Press Conference Announcing Arrest In Fred Rooth Case

August 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Audio from today’s press conference announcing an arrest in the Fred Rooth case. The 83-year-old was beaten and robbed at his rural Joy farmhouse in early May. Fred Rooth’s son-in-law–Jeff Dearinger:

Arrest Made In Fred Rooth Home Invasion

August 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

An arrest being announced today in the home invasion of former Mercer County Board member–83 year old Fred Rooth. The suspect has been identified as 55 year old Brian Tully of Burlington. According to a [FULL STORY]