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Probable Cause Found In Seaton Man’s Criminal Sexual Abuse Case

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Probable cause found in a Seaton man’s preliminary hearing on a criminal sexual abuse charge. 68 year old Gary Melton is facing a Class 4 felony in connection with an alleged incident last June. He [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Hosting Community Blood Drive Next Week

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County High School student council teaming up with State Representative Dan Swanson and the Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center to host a community blood drive next week. Gio Lee and Taylor Boydston are [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Dellitt Playing For More Than Just Week 10

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior football player Jaden Dellitt this morning. Dellitt rarely comes off the field for the Golden Eagles–playing wide receiver and safety as well returning punts and [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Regional Opener

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County won their opener in the Class 2A West Central volleyball regional Monday night over West Hancock. The Eagles will now meet United in the semi-finals tonight. At Sherrard, Alleman posted a win over [FULL STORY]

Munson Hybrids Adds Warehouse Distribution Center In Wisconsin

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

After six months of touring existing warehouse buildings and available lots across Wisconsin, Munson Hybrids announced the purchase of a partially constructed building in Necedah, Wisconsin. This facility will fulfill the Munson desire of a [FULL STORY]

Informational Meeting On ‘6-County Fast Pitch Competition’ This Week In Aledo

October 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

An informational meeting being planned for later this week in Aledo to learn about a “6 County Fast Pitch Competition”. The idea is from Russ Medley with the University of Illinois Extension. The informational meeting [FULL STORY]

Local State Rep. Swanson Ready For Fall Veto Session

October 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Taxpayer funded abortions and sanctuary city legislation among the items to get attention during the fall veto session. Local State Rep. Dan Swanson of Alpha is finishing up his first year in office. The fall [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: McCulley Just One Of Many Moving Parts To 2017 Rocket Machine

October 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior center and outside linebacker Lincoln McCulley this morning. McCulley made a game saving interception last Friday night, securing the Rockets 20 to 17 win over arch [FULL STORY]

Aledo Officers Trained To Respond To Opioid Overdoses

October 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Police Department, like all departments in Illinois, becoming trained in dealing with opioid overdoses. Chief Chris Sullivan says it’s not a major issue in this area just yet, but his officers are now [FULL STORY]

IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Released

October 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The playoff brackets were released for the 2017 IHSA Football Playoffs on Saturday night. Three local schools learned who they would be facing in the first round. Mercer County (5-4) will be traveling to the Sangamon [FULL STORY]