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Sturgill Breathes New Life In Downtown Aledo Storefront

January 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

A downtown Aledo storefront has new life. Doug Sturgill has opened up Doug’s at 133—located at 133 West Main Street. He has the food contract for the Mercer County Jail, but is offering pick-up lunch [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: ‘Stock Savvy’ Hank Helps Lead WIU Livestock Judging Team to National Title

January 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Western Illinois University Livestock Judging Team won the national title at the National Western Stock Show in Denver over the weekend. 2016 Mercer County High School grad Gage Hank is a member of the [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Arrested On Weapons Charge

January 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Viola man arrested for unlawful use of weapons. 49 year old Michael Carlin was taken into custody Friday night. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, deputies conducted a traffic stop on [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Continue On House Ag Committee

January 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos appointed by the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee to serve her fourth consecutive term on the Agriculture Committee. As the House Appropriations Committee is an exclusive appointment, Bustos received a [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets Pick Up Conference Wins

January 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County topped United to move to 4-0 in the boys Lincoln Trail Conference race and Rockridge pulled away from Sherrard to post their fifth win in six Three Rivers Athletic Conference outings in games [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Teaming Up With DCFS For Foster Care Training

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department collaborating with the Department of Children and Family Services to offer a program for those interested in providing foster care. It’s called PRIDE says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The program begins [FULL STORY]

History Bee, Scholastic Bowl & Raising $14,000 For Sherrard High School Auditorium; Meet Joshua Gibson

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School junior Joshua Gibson this morning. The Eagle Scout is raising $14,000 for improvements to the Sherrard High School auditorium. He’s also involved in scholastic bowl [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Annawan Native Has Goal; It’s 1-Million Chicago Cubs Baseball Cards

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Annawan native and former local radio personality Beau Thompson this morning. He’s on a mission to collect 1-million Chicago Cubs baseball cards. He’s currently at 257,000 and counting.

Mercer County School Board Approves Tuition Waiver Plan; Request Now Goes To ISBE

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board moving forward with a plan to allow tuition waivers for non-resident students, specifically children of current or future staff members who live outside of the district. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott [FULL STORY]

Top Seeds Fall At LTC Tournament

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The top three seeds fell in pool play at the Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball tournament at Princeville Wednesday night. The 7th seeded Mercer County Golden Eagles took down 2nd seeded Stark County 39-34, 5th [FULL STORY]