Month: August 2019

It’s been a challenging year on the farm. An extremely wet spring resulted in late planting followed by a very dry July and August and also factor in continuing trade woes. It hasn’t been easy [FULL STORY]

Mercer County farmer Chad Bell suited up on Saturday. He served as Captain Cornelius, the mascot for the Illinois Corn Growers Association, during a Saturday ethanol promotion in Aledo.   The ethanol promotion was held [FULL STORY]

The Keithsburg Boat Club celebrates 50 years of the annual “Boat-in-Breakfast” later this month. Organizer Tim Shoemaker is proud of the longtime Mississippi River tradition.   This year’s Keithsburg Boat Club Boat-in-Breakfast is Sunday, August [FULL STORY]

The Mercer County School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit has been taken under advisement by Judge Peter Church. The suit was filed by Bridget Carlson over the 2018 suicide death of her daughter Valerie [FULL STORY]

16 felony charges have been filed against a Viola man in connection with a child porn investigation.  A search warrant was conducted this morning at the residence of 44 year old James Eric Haley. He [FULL STORY]

The Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureau Young Leader Group hosting an ethanol promotion this weekend. Miranda Biddle says consumers can save some money at the pump on Saturday.   Again, that’s Saturday from [FULL STORY]

A child pornography investigation is underway at a Viola residence. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was at the scene this morning (Thursday) and spoke with Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee.   State, local and [FULL STORY]

The New Windsor Rodeo celebrates 80-years this weekend. A lot of local families have played a role in continuing the tradition says rodeo board president Bryce Weber.   The New Windsor Rodeo parade kicks the [FULL STORY]