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I74 Wrong Way Driver Identified As QC Man; Crashes Into Oncoming Semi

June 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Bettendorf man driving the wrong way on Interstate 74 in Henry County has been charged with Driving Under the Influence. Illinois State Police say 24 year old Tyler Vanalsburg was driving a pickup and [FULL STORY]

Aledo Acquires Land For New Ball Diamond

June 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Aledo moves another step closer to having a new baseball diamond at North Side Park. The Aledo City Council approved purchasing six-acres near North Side for $72,000 says Mayor Chris Hagloch. No definitive timeline [FULL STORY]

County Board To Consider County Wheel Tax This Week

June 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

A county wheel tax ordinance is on this week’s Mercer County Board agenda. The measure calls for a $15 fee for cars, motorcycles and recreational trailers. A $20 fee for trucks (plates B-Z), farm trailers [FULL STORY]

High Water Shuts Down Barge Traffic; River Market Limited For Local Farmers

June 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

The wet spring has not only delayed planting in western Illinois, but the high water on the Mississippi River has stalled barge traffic, which limits market opportunities for farmers. That’s Mercer County Farm Bureau [FULL STORY]

Rhubarb Fest Week Is Here

June 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with co-chairs of the Aledo Rhubarb Festival this morning–Pam Myers and Pam Ricke. The event is this Friday and Saturday. Visit the official Aledo Rhubarb Festival website by clicking [FULL STORY]

Swanson Votes No On New State Budget

June 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

A new state budget in place. The $40-billion spending plan did not get the support of local State Rep. Dan Swanson in the Illinois House. Proponents say the measure pumps $375 million into the [FULL STORY]