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WRMJ’s Bertelsen Hoping To Visit Reagan Library, But California Wildfire Alters Plans

October 31, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Mike Bertelsen in California this week and was hoping to visit the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library, but a wildfire altered those plans. Bertelsen speaking with WRMJ Thursday morning. He is returning to Aledo [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Schools Foundation Hosts Thanksgiving Celebration; Two Longtime Volunteers Honored

October 31, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Heidi Schultz from the Rockridge Schools Foundation this morning. The organization is hosting a special event on Nov. 14 honoring two longtime volunteers and also raising funds for [FULL STORY]

Lockdown Drill At Rockridge High School Wednesday Morning

October 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District informing parents that a Lockdown Drill was conducted Wednesday morning at the Junior High and High School campus. During this planned drill, the building complex was locked down and a unit [FULL STORY]

Trick Or Treaters Again Welcome At Courthouse This Year

October 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Courthouse will again welcome trick-or-treaters this year. It’s from 4 to 5 p.m., Thursday, says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. The courthouse first started seeing trick-or-treaters last year.

Sherrard High School NHS Organizing All-School Veterans Day Assembly

October 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School National Honor Society president Holly Jacobs this morning. The NHS is helping promote an all-school Veterans Day assembly at Sherrard High School on Nov.11.

Mercer County Area Entrepreneurs Invited To Business Bullpen Event

October 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

Aspiring and current entrepreneurs invited to an area networking event next week. It’s called the “Business Bullpen” says Kyle McEwen with Mercer County Better Together. He’s helping promote the program. The Business Bullpen is [FULL STORY]

Eagles Season Ends Abruptly, Orion Advances

October 30, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles post season run came to an abrupt halt as they lost to the host Princeton Tigers in the Class 2A Princeton Regional semi-finals. Mercer County ends their campaign at 21-12, [FULL STORY]

Motion To Suppress Denied In Mercer County Meth Case; Southern Illinois Man Still In Custody On $500,000 Bond

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

A southern Illinois man’s attempt to suppress evidence in a Mercer County meth case has been turned down. 35 year old Justin Robert Jentz of Epworth faces Class X and Class 1 felonies stemming from [FULL STORY]

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For WRMJ Listening Area

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM MIDNIGHT TONIGHT TO 10 AM CDT WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches. * WHERE…Portions of northeast Missouri, southeast Iowa [FULL STORY]

Free Flu Clinic In Aledo Next Monday

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

Area residents can take advantage of a free flu shot clinic next week. It’s Monday at Genesis FirstMed Pharmacy in downtown Aledo says Dr. Kristin Wurzburger with Genesis Health Group. Genesis Health Group Aledo, [FULL STORY]