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WRMJ Interview: Hofer Talks Eagles Summer Work

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County head football coach Andrew Hofer this morning. Six weeks from Friday, the Eagles open up the season at Knoxville. The first official day of [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Property Taxes Due Friday

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The first installment of 2018 payable 2019 Mercer County real estate taxes due later this week. Payments should be made by Friday at the Mercer County Treasurer’s office or at any Mercer County area bank. [FULL STORY]

2019 Downtown Report Approved By Aledo City Council; Consulting Firm Continuing Work

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council approves the 2019 Downtown Report. The document is called “Strategies for a Revitalized Business District”. It’s prepared by the consulting firm 353 Court and Erik Reader. The Aledo City Council [FULL STORY]

Excessive Heat Watch Wednesday Through Saturday

July 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…EXCESSIVE HEAT WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING FOR THE WRMJ LISTENING AREA. * Heat Index Values…Ranging from 100 to 110 due to temperatures in the [FULL STORY]

Mental Health & Farming Topic Of Genesis Medical Center Aledo Program

July 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mental health as it relates to the farming community serving as the focus of an informational meeting at Genesis Medical Center, Aledo this week. The program is being offered by Genesis Health Group clinical social [FULL STORY]

Bustos Continues To Push For Statewide Ag Disaster Declaration

July 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continues to urge the USDA to issue a statewide agricultural disaster declaration. She says farmers are being hit with a double whammy—a late planting season caused by a wet spring [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Brings In Over $47,000

July 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The 2019 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction raised $47,589 for local livestock exhibitors on Friday night. Auctioneer Jeff Gregory of Alexis helps with the auction. He participated in the first ever one 26 years ago [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A Summer Visit From Westmer Grad Brad Dixon; Much To Talk About With Camp Point Central Leader & Philosopher (And Football Coach & Teacher Too)

July 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spent a portion of his Friday morning recording a one-hour conversation with Brad Dixon. The Westmer grad has built a very successful football program at Camp Point Central High School. [FULL STORY]

Next Mercer County Red Cross Blood Drive July 16th

July 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

Blood supplies continue to run low this summer and donors are being sought for the next local American Red Cross Blood Draw, which is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mercer County [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Meet New Sherrard Volleyball Coach Amy Mitton

July 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with new Sherrard High School volleyball coach Amy Mitton this afternoon. She was hired by the Sherrard Board of Education on Tuesday night.