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Mercer County 9-11 Remembrance Ride Saturday; Starts From New Windsor

September 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County 9-11 Remembrance ride is this weekend. The event is this Saturday and is organized by the group Citizens4Soldiers and Ron Watson. The ride is approximately 100 miles with stops at the [FULL STORY]

Terrill Updates County Board On Inmate Population

September 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Over 60 inmates are currently being housed at the Mercer County Jail, with over 40 of those being foreign prisoners, which generate revenue for the county. But having that much population in the jail also [FULL STORY]

Rockets Top Eagles, Tigers Post Win

September 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets came to Aledo and posted a victory over Mercer County in straight games Monday night in high school volleyball action. Sherrard and Orion also picked up non-conference victories. Geneseo swept the boys [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge Defeats Mercer County In Volleyball

September 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Candy Lopez and Erica Biddle last night following Rockridge defeating Mercer County in volleyball 25-20, 25-20. Candy Lopez: Erica Biddle:

Former Sherrard School Board Member Now On Mercer County Board

September 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Former Sherrard School Board member Linda Koepke appointed to the Mercer County Board. She was sworn in last night and will represent District 3. Koepke replaces Ron Fullerlove, who is now County Administrator. Koepke [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Shaky Start; But Sweet Celebration For Rockridge’s Rudsell

September 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior Wyatt Rudsell today. Rudsell started at quarterback Friday night, but was relieved by Brayden Deem. Rudsell would later make a key defensive play to secure [FULL STORY]

Class X Felony Charges Filed In Another Mercer County Sex Abuse Case

September 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County authorities are handling another significant sex abuse investigation. 33 year old Antonio Cortez Williamson is facing three Class X felonies of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault of a Child. The case involves one child [FULL STORY]

Probable Cause Found At Haley Preliminary Hearing

September 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Viola man who’s facing 16 charges in a child porn investigation, met the alleged victim through the local pageant system. That testimony this morning from Illinois State Police special agent Walt Willis during the [FULL STORY]

Arrest Made In Eliza Area Burglary

September 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Muscatine individual in custody in Mercer County on a burglary charge. 20 year old Trea Allan Koller is accused of removing several items from outbuildings at an Eliza area property. Koller was taken into [FULL STORY]

State Trooper To Address Rockridge Parents On Risks Associated With Smart Phone Technology

September 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rockridge parents being invited to a special presentation by Trooper Jason Wilson with the Illinois State Police. He will speak on the risks associated with smart phone technology among teens. The presentation will be [FULL STORY]