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Rockridge Grad Bohnsack On Illinois 4-H Livestock Judging Team

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

A recent Rockridge grad among five 4-H members representing Illinois at the National 4-H Livestock Judging Contest at the North American International Livestock Exhibition in Louisville. Jake Bohnsack will head to the competition in late [FULL STORY]

Davenport Youth Arrested For Stealing Matherville Vehicle

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Quad City teenager has been charged with stealing a vehicle from Matherville last week. An investigation has resulted in the arrest of a 16 year old juvenile from Davenport, according to a Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Sponsors Sought For Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

Work underway on finding sponsors for the 2018 Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse program. The program pairs organizations, businesses and individuals, who prepare gift baskets for needy families during the holiday season. Chris Hagloch is involved [FULL STORY]

Lincoln Trail Volleyball Season Gets Underway

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail volleyball season got underway Wednesday night with a full slate of matches.Defending champion Wethersfield stopped Mercer County in straight games while United, West Central, Princeville and Stark County all picked up victories. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Lilly Brothers Talk Family, Football & Even A ‘Shotgun Alley’ Story

September 12, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Alec and Evan Lilly this morning. The two are enjoying their final season together as Golden Eagles and are pumped for Friday’s big game game with Annawan-Wethersfield at [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FSA Hosting Informational Meeting Wednesday Night On Market Facilitation Program

September 12, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County USDA Farm Service Agency (FSA) will host an informational meeting on the Market Facilitation Program (MFP) tonight at 6 p.m. The meeting will be held at the Aledo Fire Station. FSA staff [FULL STORY]

Tigers Win, Eagles And Rockets Fall

September 12, 2018 Ty Taylor

Sherrard topped Morrison in Three Rivers volleyball action Tuesday night while Mercer County and Rockridge both lost on their home floors. In golf, the Rockridge boys topped Kewanee at Highland Springs while Sherrard won a [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Soil & Water Conservation District Hosts Soil Health Program At Aledo Area Farm

September 12, 2018 Ty Taylor

Soil health the topic of a presentation at an Aledo area farm. Well over 50 area farmers turned out for the demonstration yesterday and heard from Barry Fisher. He is the Central Region Leader for [FULL STORY]

Aledo Public Hearing Thursday For Single Waste Hauler

September 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has scheduled a public hearing this week for single waste hauler services. The meeting is Thursday night says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt. Jackson Disposal has submitted the low bid for the [FULL STORY]

Former Mercer County Booster Club Treasurer & Unit 404 Bookkeeper Waives Arraignment; Pleads Not Guilty To Theft Charges

September 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

A former Mercer County School District bookkeeper and former treasurer for the Mercer County Athletic Boosters has pleaded not guilty to theft charges. 43 year old Angie Dellitt of Aledo waived her formal arraignment this [FULL STORY]