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Month: October 2017

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Aledo Hoping For Multi-Use Path To Intermediate School

October 17, 2017 Ty Taylor
The City of Aledo happy the new multi-use path being put to good use.  The project was completed earlier this month with the path running from the driver’s license facility to the Walmart intersection and [FULL STORY]
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Over $11,000 In Restitution Ordered In Mercer County Burglary Case

October 16, 2017 Ty Taylor
Over $11,000 in restitution ordered in a Mercer County burglary case. 18 year old Jenna Chronos will be among those sharing in that penalty. She pleaded guilty to a Class 2 felony today in Mercer [FULL STORY]
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State Catches Up With Mercer County Family Crisis Center Then Falls Behind Again

October 16, 2017 Ty Taylor
The state recently caught up paying a local agency, then quickly fell behind again. The Mercer County Family Crisis Center was sent 12 overdue checks for Fiscal Year 2017, which ended June 30th, on the [FULL STORY]
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Manhunt Over Near Atkinson

October 16, 2017 Ty Taylor
A manhunt over near Atkinson in Henry County.  It started shortly after midnight with Illinois State Police seeking a suspect who was considered armed and dangerous. His name is Shaun Nicholas Taylor. The 36 year [FULL STORY]
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Staley Hoping To Save Money On Prisoner Meal Costs

October 15, 2017 Ty Taylor
Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley exploring a new contract for prisoner meals at the jail.  He says the current agreement with Aramark is up and there are some savings to be had. Staley believes a [FULL STORY]
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A Day Talking Happ At Badger Media Day

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spent Friday at University of Wisconsin basketball media day following Rockridge grad Ethan Happ. Ethan Happ: Wisconsin head coach Greg Gard: Ethan Happ’s road roommate Khalil Iverson: Wisconsin Radio Network [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Sportsline: Graves, Monson & Hofer Interviews

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Andrew Hofer, Scott Monson and Sam Graves on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning. Andrew Hofer: Scott Monson: Sam Graves:
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Golden Eagles, Chargers, and Rockets Win, Tigers Fall

October 14, 2017 Ty Taylor
Week Eight of the high school football season got underway on Friday night. Mercer County was looking to keep their playoff hopes alive as they hosted United, Orion took on Bureau Valley, Rockridge battled Morrison, [FULL STORY]
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Bustos Campaign With $2.4 Million In Cash On Hand

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing her campaign raised $430,000 during the latest quarter. The time period is from July 1st to September 30th.  She also reports cash on hand of around $2.4 million. She [FULL STORY]
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Sportsmanship: Rockridge & Mercer County Jr. High Make Special Play Happen

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge 7th grade football coach Ryan Redlinger this morning. The Rockets played Mercer County on Wednesday in Joy and provided a memorable moment for a special needs student-athlete.

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