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Mercer County Board Recognizes Man Who Repaired Courthouse Clock; Budget Approved

November 9, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board taking time to recognize the individual who repaired the Mercer County Courthouse clock. Antique clock collector Roy Burlingame of East Moline did the work and the bell tower is even ringing again. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Terrill & Blaser Reaction From Tuesday Night’s Election

November 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

Newly elected Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill spoke with WRMJ following his victory last night. Also, Mercer County Clerk Sara Blaser spoke with WRMJ following her election night victory. Voter turnout was 57-percent in Mercer [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Seek Top Leadership Post With Democrats Back In Control Of House

November 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

With Democrats winning back control of the U.S. House Tuesday night, Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos has indicated she plans to run for Assistant Democratic Leader. This would be the number four post in Democratic [FULL STORY]

Terrill Wins Sheriff; Blaser Takes County Clerk

November 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

Challenger Dusty Terrill was elected Mercer County Sheriff Tuesday night defeating incumbent Dave Staley 3801 to 3238. Meanwhile, Sara Blaser held on to her position as Mercer County Clerk defeating Jay Doherty 3630 to 3353. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: From 3-and-6 To 3A Quarterfinals As Told By Monmouth-Roseville Coach & Aledo Grad Jeremy Adolphson

November 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with 1995 Aledo High School grad Jeremy Adolphson this afternoon as his Monmouth-Roseville team prepares for the 3A quarterfinals this weekend. The Titans have had quite the turnaround [FULL STORY]

Some Tender Lovin’ Care For Aledo’s Monument Park

November 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

Some improvements being made to Aledo’s Monument Park. The site honors 352 Mercer County soldiers killed during the Civil War. Aledo Economic Development Coordinator Tarah Sipes provided an update to the City Council this week. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Rockridge & Sherrard High Schools Hosting Veterans Day Programs

November 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County, Rockridge and Sherrard High Schools all hosting special Veterans Day programs. Mercer County will bring all 1,300 of its students to the high school gym Friday morning for a special assembly. Principal Stacey [FULL STORY]

Aledo Looking At Picking Up Leaves & Banning Burning; Just In Discussion Stages

November 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hears concern about leaf burning in town. One of the options being considered is a complete leaf burn ban in exchange for the city picking up leaves and taking them to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Grad Molburg Just Livin’ The Dream; On The Rodeo Circuit

November 5, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with 2011 Sherrard High School grad Jake Molburg this morning. He’s employed by the Professional Bull Riders. He joined us via phone from Las Vegas, site of this [FULL STORY]

Booster Club & School District Theft Case Continued To December

November 5, 2018 Ty Taylor

The theft case against a former Mercer County School District bookkeeper and former treasurer for the Mercer County Athletic Boosters has been continued to next month. 44 year old Angie Dellitt of Aledo appeared this [FULL STORY]