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Tennessee Man Sentenced Later This Year For Theft Of Mercer County Horse Trailer

August 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Tennessee man found guilty of a Class 3 felony theft charge in connection with a stolen horse trailer from the Joy area. The verdict was rendered Monday afternoon by Judge Peter Church following a [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison In Viola Burglary Case

August 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man has been sentenced to four years in prison in a burglary case. 47 year old Amos Anderson pleaded guilty to the Class 2 felony last June and received the prison term this [FULL STORY]

School District Objecting To WRMJ Request For Extended Media Coverage In Carlson Lawsuit

August 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

An attorney for the Mercer County School District has filed an objection to WRMJ’s request for extended media coverage in a lawsuit stemming from the death of a 15-year old student in 2018. Extended media [FULL STORY]

Update On Aledo City Administrator Search

August 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo may be closing in on a new city administrator. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update earlier this month. The council next meets Monday, Aug. 19. Police Chief Chris Sullivan has [FULL STORY]

Swanson’s Latest Lyme Disease Bill Becomes Law; Gives Credit To Mercer County Woman

August 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Thanks to continued efforts by a local state lawmaker and Mercer County woman, more Lyme disease legislation is becoming law. State Representative Dan Swanson gives plenty of credit to Jennifer Russell, who serves as the [FULL STORY]

Summer Building Projects Completed At Rockridge

August 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Students return in the Rockridge School District on Thursday. A number of building projects were completed during the summer says Rockridge superintendent Perry Miller. Miller is beginning his fourth year as Rockridge superintendent.

Henderson County Authorities Seeking Help In Locating Missing Senior

August 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Office is asking for the public’s assistance in attempting to locate a missing person. Rosalea Pruett, age 90, of rural Gladstone, IL did not arrive at her residence after departing from [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: IHSA’s Knox Talks New Play Clock and Horse Collar Rule For 2019 Football Season

August 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the IHSA’s Sam Knox this morning regarding a couple of rules changes that take effect with the 2019 high school football season.

Swanson Praises Work Of New State Ag Director

August 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson gives high marks to the new Director of the Illinois Department of Agriculture. Swanson says Sullivan has a lot on his plate, but has been good for Illinois ag. Sullivan [FULL STORY]

Mental Health First Aid Training Serving Its Purpose In Mercer County

August 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

More mental health first aid training planned for Mercer County down the road. There have been three sessions already, including the last one in July and the program has been serving its purpose says registered [FULL STORY]