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County Will Struggle To Meet Claims Next Month; Property Tax Timing Issue

March 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County had just enough money to pay claims earlier this month, but that may not be the case next month. County Board Chair Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo says the issue involves timing with property [FULL STORY]

Viola Seeking Input On ‘Crossroads’

March 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Village of Viola has joined forces with Mercer County: Better Together (MCBT), University of Illinois Extension and the University of Illinois’ Department of Urban and Regional Planning (DURP) to identify a sustainable future for [FULL STORY]

Local Farmers Expect Late Planting Season

March 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

How soon will local farmers get rolling with spring planting? It will be awhile says Mercer County producer Jeff Kirwan. Kirwan farms between Viola and New Windsor.

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Even After 16 Years On Job, Winckler Continues To Grow As Head Coach

March 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Erie-Prophetstown head basketball coach Ryan Winckler joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in-studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. He began the conversation talking about his start in coaching.

Mercer County Grad Finds ‘Joy’ On The Family Farm

March 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Miranda Biddle is back in her happy place. That’s Joy, Illinois, home of the family farm. She spoke with the RFD Radio Network at the Women in Agriculture Conference, held Thursday in Rock Island. Biddle [FULL STORY]

60-Plus Mercer County High School Students Part Of ‘Sandbag Brigade’

March 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Over 60 Mercer County High School students show up for a sandbagging effort in Keithsburg. The Friday detail was organized by social studies teacher Mark Artcher. Daphne Truitt is a senior at Mercer County High [FULL STORY]

Orion Baseball Gets In Another Game At BettPlex

March 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Orion baseball moved to 1 and 1 on the season with a 4-3 victory over Geneseo Wednesday night. The game was played at the TBK Sports Complex in Bettendorf. Kyle Edmunds came through with a [FULL STORY]

Longer School Days For Rockridge High School Students; Move Result Of Missed School Days

March 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Students at Rockridge High School will have longer school days for the remainder of the academic year. The move is being made to make up for 13 lost days of instruction due to inclement weather. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate 8.4 Percent

March 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s unemployment rate at 8.4 percent. The latest number is for January and represents a 1.3 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Year over year levels are also up in Henderson, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: It’s America’s Original March Madness For IHSA Scholastic Bowl Too

March 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Kraig Garber this morning. He is the administrator in charge of scholastic bowl. The state finals take place this weekend at the Peoria Civic Center.