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Rockets, Chargers Open Season with Win; Mercer County, Sherrard Fall

August 31, 2019 Ty Taylor

The 2019 IHSA Football season kicked off Friday night with the Mercer County Golden Eagles falling on the road to Knoxville 22-6. Rockridge came from behind to beat Sherrard in their first match-up since 2014 [FULL STORY]

Former Seaton Man Discharged From IDOC; Convicted In 1977 Murder Of Keithsburg Gas Station Attendant

August 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County convicted murderer has been discharged from the Illinois Department of Corrections. 61 year old Glen Hipkins was paroled in May of 2012. He had been in custody since April of 1978 for [FULL STORY]

Mercer Township Accepting Bids For Mercer Carnegie Library Building

August 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sealed bids being accepted for the former Mercer Carnegie Library building. Bids can be submitted to attorney Karl Bredberg, P.O. Box 208, Aledo, IL 61231 or email aledolaw1@gmail.com. The building has been vacant since [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Chargers Win Again

August 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Orion’s volleyball teams are off to a 2-0 start as both posted victories Thursday night. Sherrard topped Kewanee in a three game match and Orion handled West Central in two. On the links, [FULL STORY]

Alpha Post Office Becomes Captain Joshua Steele Post Office

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

It’s now the Captain Joshua Steele Post Office in Alpha. The renaming ceremony occurred this morning, honoring the 26 year old Steele, who was killed by a roadside bomb in Afghanistan in June of 2007 [FULL STORY]

Milan Woman Sentenced To Four Years; Also Ordered To Pay Over $300,000 In Restitution In Tax Fraud Case

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul announcing that a Rock Island County business owner has been sentenced to four years in prison for stealing more than $300,000 in use tax revenue by altering tax documents to [FULL STORY]

Petrie Pleads Not Guilty To OWI Charge; Sept. Pre-Trial Scheduled

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District superintendent has entered a not guilty plea in the drunk driving case filed against him in Scott County. A September 25th pre-trial conference has been set for 52 year old [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: A Thank You From Mercer County Sheriff For “Not” Committing Crimes

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill took to social media this week to offer a thank you to county residents that don’t commit crimes. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor this morning.

Golden Eagles Win Season Opener

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagle volleyball team under first year head coach Erica Biddle won their season opener on the road at Monmouth-Roseville Wednesday night. The Golden Eagles won in two tightly contested games 27-25 [FULL STORY]

Farmer’s Almanac Says To Expect Another Harsh Winter

August 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Farmer’s Almanac now out with its annual predictions for what kind of weather Illinois will see in 2020. Peter Geiger is the editor for the publication. He says Illinois can expect to see a [FULL STORY]