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Tax Bills Go Out Today

June 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s real estate tax bills are being mailed out today. Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower explains what residents will find and why there was a delay this year. If tax payers have any questions, [FULL STORY]

Pre-Trial Hearing Set For Southern Illinois Man On Meth Charges

June 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

A southern Illinois man facing Class X and Class 1 felony meth charges in Mercer County made his appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday. A pre-trial hearing was set for August 13th at 9:00 [FULL STORY]

Rhubarbfest Posts Big Numbers

June 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Two perfect days of weather produced big numbers at this year’s Rhubarbfest. The founder of Rhubarbfest, Darlene Johnson, said they sold a record number of pies. The proceeds from all the pie sales go to [FULL STORY]

353 Court Lays Out 4 Year Plan

June 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

353 Court laid out a four year plan to revitalize Aledo’s downtown business district to the City Council Monday night. 353 Court’s Downtown Report-Strategies for a Revitalized Business District was reviewed in a power point [FULL STORY]

Artcher Pre-Trial Hearing Postponed Until Thursday

June 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

A scheduling error has forced the postponement of the pre-trial hearing in Mercer County Circuit Court for Mark Artcher. Artcher was to appear before Judge Peter Church at 9 this morning. 14th Judicial Circuit Judge [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Youth Headed To National Rodeo Competition

June 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard High School freshman to be will be riding and roping beginning this weekend at the National Junior High School Rodeo A 14-year-old Kade Foster is a two time NJHSRA qualifier and a two [FULL STORY]

WRMJ’s Taylor Honored By IBA For Feature Reporting

June 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor was honored for his feature reporting at the annual Illinois Broadcasters Association Silver Dome Awards banquet in Springfield on Thursday. Taylor’s regular feature reporting involves news, sports, agriculture, and slice [FULL STORY]

Three Rivers Announces All-Conference Baseball-Softball Teams

June 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their all conference baseball and softball teams for the 2019 season. Conference champions Orion and Rockridge lead the teams with players named to the first two teams. Three [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

IDPH Talks Pesky Buffalo Gnats

June 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

Due to a wet spring, there are plenty of gnats to contend with this summer. Buffalo gnats are especially nasty this year and Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says they are [FULL STORY]

4-H BBQ, Farm In The Park, And Cinema At Central Set For Friday

June 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

A busy Friday at Aledo Central Park. “Farm in the Park” will take place from 3 to 6:30 p.m. says Teresa Kirwan with the Mercer County Agriculture Education Program. The annual 4-H Barbecue is [FULL STORY]