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Genesis Medical Center Aledo Awarded Two Grants

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Genesis Medical Center Aledo awarded a couple of grants. The funding will be used for two different programs says Al Zwilling with the Mercer Foundation for Health. Zwilling announced the grants at this week’s Aledo [FULL STORY]

Local Students Fare Well In FFA Competition

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Four local students having a good week with FFA activities. Sherrard’s Ann Weber, Nicholas Close and Matthew Lloyd of Mercer County High School, and Nathan Flickinger from Rockridge High School have won FFA District 1 Proficiency Awards. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Weber Advocates For Agriculture

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard FFA president Ann Weber this morning. The junior was also asked to participate in last Saturday’s Sherrard School District Community Forum.

WRMJ Interview: Orion’s Lee Soaking Up Big Ten Offers

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Orion sophomore Logan Lee this morning. He is already receiving scholarship offers to play college football at the University of Iowa and University of Michigan.

Oquawka Fire Department Hopes To Create Fire Protection District

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Oquawka Fire Department is looking to create a Fire Protection District. The issue will be voted on next month. The department has relied on assessments and other voluntary contributions for 127 years, but operations [FULL STORY]

Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Whereabouts Of Peacock

March 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the location of the man dubbed “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. 23 year old Charles M. Peacock has a last known address of 2923 117th Avenue Milan. [FULL STORY]

Creekside Winery Owner: Mercer County Good Place To Do Business

March 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

Is Mercer County a good place to do business? John Mital—the owner of Creekside Vineyards & Winery in Preemption says yes. He spoke to the Mercer County Board on Tuesday night. Creekside’s Preemption location has [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Koresko Dedicating Many Years & Many Bus Rides To Scholastic Bowl

March 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County scholastic bowl coach Kyle Koresko this morning. Koresko has coached the junior high team for 16-years and the high school team for 15-years.

Mercer County Board Approves Cash Flow Management Plan

March 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board approves a cash flow management plan. The action taken last night and includes several conditions says County Board Chairman Joe Vann of New Boston. The county board also discussed attempts to [FULL STORY]

$100,000 Arrest Warrant Issued For Mercer County’s Best Meth Cook

March 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. 23 year old Charles Peacock failed to appear yesterday in Mercer County Circuit Court for a hearing on [FULL STORY]