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Sherrard Area Farmer Loses Grain Dryer And Stored Grain To Fire

November 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

A tough year continues for area farmers. Early this morning, Sherrard firefighters were called to a grain dryer fire. Assistant fire chief Lisa Blank says the grain dryer was a complete loss. An exact [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge High School Student Council Leads District Food Drive

November 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge High School Student Council is currently collecting canned goods and donations throughout the district to help fight hunger. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with student council vice president Kenzie Reimers on Tuesday [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Kirkhove Comfortable In Her Dancing Shoes & Her Sweaty Catching Gear

November 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County High School senior Chloe Kirkhove this morning. She is a member of the football and boys basketball dance teams and also plays catcher on the [FULL STORY]

Local Law Enforcement Team Up For Bank Alarm Protocol

November 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Police Department and Mercer County Sheriff’s Department teaming up for bank alarm protocol. The effort involves training bank employees says Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. Sullivan updated the Aledo City Council on the [FULL STORY]

A 20-Year Call To Service For Mercer County Vet Isaac Long; His Four Brothers Also Served

November 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

Isaac “Ike” Long had a good run serving his country. He was the featured speaker at Monday’s Veterans Day ceremony at the Mercer County VFW. The ceremony was held indoors due to the cold [FULL STORY]

National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory

November 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO NOON CST MONDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches. * WHERE…Portions of east central Iowa [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s Season Ends In Second Round Loss

November 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles fell in the second round of the IHSA Football playoffs Saturday afternoon to Clifton Central 39-28 on the road. The Comets got out to a quick 19-0 lead in the [FULL STORY]

Aledo Grad Murdock Takes Great Pride In Her Military Service & Also Speaking In Front Of Her Hometown

November 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The keynote speaker at today’s Mercer County School District Veterans Day Celebration was 2008 Aledo High School graduate Blakeley Murdock–an 11-year member of the United States Air Force. She spoke with WRMJ after her speech. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Battle Of Bars Nov. 9; Proceeds Benefit New Boston Veterans Memorial Project

November 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Third Annual Mercer County Battle of the Bars set for Saturday, November 9th. Proceeds benefit a veterans memorial project in New Boston. Participating establishments include Rocky’s Sturgeon Bay, Eagles Nest, Off the Hook, Beer [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission Remains Great Resource For Local Vets

November 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

As Veterans Day approaches a reminder about the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission. George Howard is superintendent of the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission. They are located on the second floor of the Mercer [FULL STORY]