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State Harvest Season Emergency Declaration Originates Locally

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner has declared a harvest season emergency in the state, which allows farmers that secure permits to haul up to a maximum of 10 percent more than truck weight restrictions. Jeff Kirwan, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Set To Act On Tax Levy & Budget This Week

November 5, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board meets in regular session this week. The Tuesday night session includes final action on the budget, tax levy and tax rate. The county board held a Truth in Taxation hearing last [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Must Read Marx Also Must Listen Marx

November 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Dispatch/Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning.

Three Teens & 22 Year Old Accused Of Masked Break-In At Henderson County Grocery Store

November 4, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three teens, ages 15-to-17, have been arrested after a break-in to a Henderson County business during the overnight hours. Stronghurst Police along with the Henderson County Sheriff’s Department, Illinois State Police, Warren County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: IHSA By-Law Proposals Call For Expanding Playoffs, Reducing Contact Days, Eliminating Multiplier & Requiring Face Masks For Softball Pitchers

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of IHSA by-law amendment proposals offered by member schools. Click here for specific details of IHSA by-law amendment proposals. [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Hall Reminds Residents Of Burn Days, Yard Waste Disposal Site & E-Cycle Service

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo reminding residents of burn days and also the yard waste disposal site. Mayor Chris Hagloch. Aledo City Hall also serves as an electronics recycling drop off location on the first and [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Child Porn Case Continued In Federal Court

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another continuance for two men charged federally in a Mercer County child porn investigation. William Ashby of East Moline and Aaron Beauchamp of Matherville made appearances at U.S. District Court in Rock Island on Thursday [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Senior Nevin Looking Forward To Fall Play

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard senior Matthew Nevin this morning. He has one of the major roles in the Sherrard High School Drama Department’s fall play. Shows are November 9th and 10th [FULL STORY]

Chargers Stopped In Sectional Championship

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Orion Chargers volleyball season came to a close Wednesday night at the Class 2A Oregon Sectional as they fell to Galena in straight games. The Pirates won 25-20, 25-22. Orion closed out their season [FULL STORY]

Three Speak At Mercer County Board Truth In Taxation Hearing

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three people speak at a Mercer County Board Truth in Taxation hearing. The session held last night at the Mercer County VFW. Former County Board member Ted Pappas of Sherrard among those speaking. The majority [FULL STORY]