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Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 4.3 Percent

October 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.3 percent. The number is for September and represents a 1.4 percent improvement from the same period a year ago, according to the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment [FULL STORY]

Three Rockridge Grads To Receive American FFA Degrees This Weekend

October 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge FFA adviser Al Hyett from Indianapolis this morning. Each year, the National FFA Organization honors FFA members who show the utmost dedication to the organization through their [FULL STORY]

Matherville Woman Arrested On Probation Violation In Meth Case

October 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Matherville woman who pleaded guilty to a meth charge last month, has been arrested on a probation violation. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department reports that 26 year old Erica Sandusky was picked up on [FULL STORY]

County Board Sets Truth In Taxation Hearing For Nov. 1

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has set a truth in taxation hearing for next week. The session is Wednesday, November 1st at 6 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW in Aledo. Those residents interested in providing [FULL STORY]

Sheriff’s Dept. Offering National Drug Take Back Locations In Seaton & Matherville This Weekend

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department partnering with the Drug Enforcement Agency this weekend to participate in the National Drug Take Back effort. The program offers a safe way to get rid of unwanted or unused [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Tigers Season Ends, Red Storm, Rockets & Chargers Advance

October 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Sherrard saw their volleyball season come to a close in regional semi-final play Tuesday night. At the West Central Regional, United defeated Mercer County in a three game match while at Sherrard, [FULL STORY]

Button Building Hosts ‘Pop Up Shops’ Friday & Saturday

October 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another round of “Pop Up Shops” being planned for downtown Aledo’s Button Building later this week. It’s a joint effort between Aledo Main Street and the City of Aledo says Main Street Executive Director Dana [FULL STORY]

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]