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Outgoing Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Lands ‘Dream Job’ With Dairy Industry

January 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

Outgoing Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Kendra Anderson enjoyed her time with local farm families. She’s leaving the position for a job with the Midwest Dairy Association. Anderson begins her new job next month. She [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Hall To Close Wednesday

January 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

With the severe weather predicted for the area, the City of Aledo will be closing City Hall on Wednesday. Aledo Police Chief and acting City Manager Chris Sullivan says the city will provide essential functions [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Finds Niche With Seasoning Product

January 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man making a name for himself in the chicken seasoning business. Ryan Latko is the creator of Ryan’s Rub. In addition to being available in Mercer Market, the product is also carried at [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Man Wants To Withdraw Guilty Plea In 2006 Sex Assault Case

January 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

Over ten years after pleading guilty to a sex assault charge, a former Aledo man wants to withdraw his guilty plea in the 2006 case. Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee confirms that Ryan Bell’s [FULL STORY]

LTC Boys Tournament Changes Format

January 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

The boys Lincoln Trail Conference Basketball Tournament changed its format due to the weather the area has received. With the first two nights of pool play being cancelled, the decision was made to go to [FULL STORY]

McWhorter New Mercer County Fair Board President

January 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Fair Board has a new president. It’s Rex McWhorter. Among those corporate sponsors is the City of Aledo. Mayor Chris Hagloch. Former Mercer County Fair Board president Roger Grundstrom retired after last [FULL STORY]

LIHEAP Program Available For Mercer County Residents

January 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local help is available for those struggling to pay their winter heating bills. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or “LIHEAP” can keep the heat on during the cold winter months. If a household [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Jumps To 6.3 Percent

January 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate now at 6.3 percent. The number is for December and represents a 1.7 percent increase from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also up from year over year [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: 30 Years In The LTC For Stark County’s Paxson

January 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor was joined in studio Saturday morning for the WRMJ Sportsline by longtime Stark County coach and athletic director Scott Paxson.

WRMJ Audio: Interviews With 2019 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame Inductees

January 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited this week with Mick Michael (Westmer Class of 1968), Darin Blaser (Aledo Class of 2007) and Jeremy Finch (coach of the 2012 and 2013 Mercer County wrestling teams). Mick [FULL STORY]