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Mercer County Mental Health Action Program Meeting Need

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

A significant investment in mental health services having an impact in Mercer County. The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program was unveiled last August and involves a number of collaborators. An update from Jen Hamerlinck [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County Senior Ham Proves It’s Never Too Late; Claims Regional Wrestling Title

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County senior wrestler Tristan Ham this morning. The 145-pounder claimed a regional title last Saturday after going out for the sport late in the season.

Rockets Record Regional Win, Chargers Win Showdown In TRAC

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets girls basketball team opened up regional play defeating Mercer County on their home floor in the rubber game of their three game series this season. In boys play, Orion won their second [FULL STORY]

Aledo To Acquire Property Near Cemetery

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo moving forward with acquiring a piece of property near the Aledo Cemetery. The issue discussed last night says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The total purchase price is $50,000.

Keithsburg Riverside Campground Receives State Grant Funding

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Keithsburg Riverside Campground among 89 park projects throughout the state receiving grant funding. They’ll receive just over $140,000 for improvements. Overall, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is awarding more than $29-million statewide says DNR [FULL STORY]

Ice Storm Warning Issued For WRMJ Listening Area

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES…ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total ice and sleet accumulations of two to four tenths [FULL STORY]

Local Farmer To Be Bustos’ Guest At President Trump’s State of Union Address

February 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos announcing that lower Rock Island County farmer Tom Mueller will be her guest at President Trump’s State of the Union Address this week. The president delivers his message Tuesday night. [FULL STORY]

Weaver Bill Looks To Help Released Inmates Find Employment

February 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver filing legislation aimed to help inmates, scheduled for release, find jobs instead of returning to jail. Weaver’s district includes all of Mercer County.

Aledo Continues Relationship In Mercer/Henry County Major Crimes Task Force

February 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Police Department will continue to participate in the Mercer-Henry County Major Crimes Task Force. The effort was created three years ago says Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. The task force was used to [FULL STORY]

More Lyme Disease Legislation To Be Offered By Swanson

February 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson has been at the forefront of Lyme disease legislation in Illinois. He plans to move forward with another bill this session. His latest effort involves insurance coverage for Lyme disease [FULL STORY]