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Winter Weather Advisory In Effect For WRMJ Listening Area Through Friday Morning

March 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…..WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 8 AM THIS MORNING TO 6 AM CST FRIDAY… * WHAT…Snow followed by mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations around 1 inch and ice [FULL STORY]

Quincy Man Charged In Viola Hit & Run

March 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announcing an arrest in a hit and run crash that occurred near Viola late last week. 56 year old Ralph Dean Hinkamper of Quincy was charged today with leaving the [FULL STORY]

City Continues Financial Support For Aledo Main Street

March 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will continue to financially support Aledo Main Street. Mayor Chris Hagloch says it’s been a productive relationship. The money comes from the city’s general fund.

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Stineman Takes Advantage of Dual Participation; Will Play Softball & Run Track This Spring

March 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County junior Karli Stineman this morning. She is taking advantage of a dual participation policy this school year, allowing her to play softball and run track this [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Hears Concern Over Roads; Dollar General Coming To Sherrard

March 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

It’s been a rough winter weather-wise in Mercer County and even a rougher winter for county roads. It’s an issue District 4 county board member Josh Frieden of New Boston brought up at last night’s [FULL STORY]

Fundraiser For New Boston Veteran’s Memorial Project This Weekend

March 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Money being raised for a Veteran’s Memorial project in New Boston. A fundraiser takes place in Aledo this weekend. That’s Jay Doherty with the Aledo American Legion. He’s helping promote this weekend’s event.

Aledo Annexing 24 Properties

March 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council is moving forward with annexing over 20 properties into the city limits. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the first reading of an ordinance occurred last night. The second and final reading for [FULL STORY]

Rockridge In Position For Fifth Consecutive IHSA State Music Title

March 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rockridge High School in the running for another IHSA state title in music. It would be their fifth in a row. The school’s choir director is Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger. The IHSA organizational contest is April 26th [FULL STORY]

Terrill: Illinois Sheriff’s Association Seeking Funds Via Mail; ‘Not’ A Scam

March 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill alerting local citizens that the Illinois Sheriff’s Association is currently seeking funds through the mail and it is NOT a scam. Terrill says invitations from the Illinois Sheriff’s Association will [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Seeking Information On Viola Hit & Run

March 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigating a hit and run crash that occurred on U.S. Route 67. This past Friday at approximately 11:47 a.m., Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a two-vehicle accident, just north [FULL STORY]