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Mercer County Board Approves Budget & Levy

November 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board approves the budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2018. There were no changes from last week’s Truth In Taxation hearing says County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo. The budget [FULL STORY]

Lincoln Trail Announces All-Conference Volleball Team

November 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference has announced their All Conference Volleyball team for the 2017 season. Conference champion Wethersfield placed five players on the first team. Brittney Litton received the “Toney” Anderson Award as the conference’s [FULL STORY]

Inmate Mental Health Service Coverage Added At Mercer County Jail

November 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has approved spending $7,000 for inmate mental health service coverage. Sheriff Dave Staley says the service is definitely needed at the jail. The coverage is through Advanced Correctional Healthcare.

Veterans Day Assembly at Sherrard High School Features Illinois National Guard Two-Star General

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard High School Veterans Day Assembly features an Illinois National Guard Two-Star General. The assembly, set for 1:30 p.m. Friday in the high school gym, will also honor local veterans. The keynote speaker is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Swanson Hoping For Another Traditional Year With Sherrard Girls Basketball

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor previewed the 2017/2018 girls high school basketball season with Sherrard head coach Doug Swanson this morning. The Tigers advanced to the Elite 8 last season.

High School Sports Spotlight: It’s School, Wrestling, Baseball & Pizza Delivery for MERCO’s Harmon

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior Kaedin Harmon this morning. He keeps a busy schedule with school, wrestling, baseball and pizza delivery.

Button Building No Longer Commercially Listed, But City Still Hoping To Find Buyer

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is no longer commercially listing the Button Building, but they are still entertaining offers. Aledo Economic Development Director Tarah Sipes says the city is getting some temporary use out of the [FULL STORY]

$900,000 City Hall Renovation Being Considered By Aledo City Council

November 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

An approximate $900,000 renovation to Aledo City Hall among the capital improvement projects the Aledo City Council is looking at for 2018. The issue was briefly discussed at last night’s council meeting says Mayor Chris [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: New Season New Role For Sherrard’s Whitsell

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard senior Courtney Whitsell today. The Tigers are set to open up the girls basketball season next Monday against defending 1A state champ Annawan.

402 Conference Held For Man Accused In Rooth Beating

November 6, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another court appearance for the Burlington, Iowa man accused of attacking former Mercer County Board member Fred Rooth. 55 year old Brian Tully faces home invasion, residential burglary and aggravated battery charges stemming from the [FULL STORY]