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Anderson Electronic FOID Card Legislation Wins Approval In Illinois Senate

April 26, 2018 Ty Taylor

Law abiding citizens who hold an Illinois Firearm Owners Identification card would be able to display an electronic version of that card on their phone or other electronic device under legislation sponsored by local State [FULL STORY]

Warren County Authorities Announce Major Meth Bust; Eight Arrested

April 26, 2018 Ty Taylor

A major methamphetamine bust announced in Monmouth. The investigation involved two different residences over three months, according to the Warren County State’s Attorney’s office. As a result, eight people were arrested on meth related charges [FULL STORY]

Seaton Man Found Guilty In Sex Abuse Case

April 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Seaton man found guilty on a Class 4 criminal sexual abuse count during a one-day bench trial in Mercer County Circuit Court. 69 year old Gary Melton will be sentenced at a later date. [FULL STORY]

Titans Take Golden Eagle Invite

April 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

Monmouth-Roseville took both the boys and girls Golden Eagle Invitational track titles on the best night of the outdoor track season Tuesday. In baseball, Mercer County and Annawan-Wethersfield split a doubleheader while in softball the [FULL STORY]

15 Mercer County Area Veterans Depart on Honor Flight This Week

April 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

15 Mercer County area veterans head out on the latest Honor Flight of the Quad Cities this week. Among them is Mercer County VFW Post 1571 Commander Bill Brown, who spoke with WRMJ earlier this [FULL STORY]

Monmouth Man Guilty of Mercer County Christmas Day Meth Charge

April 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Monmouth man found guilty of a Christmas Day methamphetamine charge in Mercer County Circuit Court. 30 year old Justin Majors will be sentenced on June 26th on the Class 2 felony. The jury returned [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rowe Has Rockridge Relays Rockin’

April 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior track athlete Camryn Rowe today. Rowe runs the anchor leg for the Rockridge 4×100, 4×200 and 4×400 relay teams.

Drug Take Back Locations In Aledo, New Boston & Sherrard This Saturday

April 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

There will be three local Drug Take Back locations in Mercer County this weekend. One will be at the Aledo Police Department this Saturday says Police Chief Chris Sullivan. There will also be Drug Take [FULL STORY]

Rockets Handle Rams

April 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

Rockridge hurlers combined to throw a five inning no-hitter as the Rockets gave Riverdale their first loss of the season. Sherrard topped Orion in other Three Rivers Conference softball action. In baseball, Orion topped Sherrard [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO Hurdler Robinson Making A Scene His Senior Year

April 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior track athlete Austin Robinson this morning. He runs the 110 and 300 hurdles for the Golden Eagles along with the 4×100 and 4×200 relays.