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Sherrard Woman Charged In Animal Cruelty Case; Care Of Four Horses In Question

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard woman facing criminal charges accusing her of animal cruelty in connection with four horses she owns. 56 year old Karen Plambeck was arrested by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies on a $10,000 warrant over [FULL STORY]

Mothers Of Preschoolers Group Forming In Mercer County

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Carol Longley this morning. She is organizing a group in Mercer County called MOPS–Mothers of Preschoolers. They have a couple of different events planned for October. For [FULL STORY]

Artcher Case Continued To Dec. 2nd

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

The criminal case against Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher has been pushed to December 2nd. Artcher’s attorney—Katherine Drummond asked for the continuance during a brief pre-trial conference Tuesday morning in Mercer County Circuit [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Hall (And Golfing Buddy O’Neill) Headed To State

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge sophomore Drew Hall this morning. He and his classmate and friend Dan O’Neill have qualified for the state golf meet this weekend and both were involved [FULL STORY]

Aledo Fall Clean-Up Days Week Of Oct. 21

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has set fall clean-up days for later this month. They’ll now work like spring clean-up days says Public Works Director Justin Blaser.

Second Guilty Plea In Connection To Financial Wrongdoing At Failed Country Bank

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Federal court records indicate a second guilty plea has been made in connection with financial wrongdoing at the shuttered Country Bank in Aledo. Andrew Frye has entered a guilty plea to the federal offense of [FULL STORY]

Four Area Golfers Advance To State

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Four area golfers qualified for the Class 1A State Golf Meet this weekend in Bloomington at the Brown County Sectional Monday. In the team competition, Ridgewood finished third to also advance. No area girls or [FULL STORY]

Car Destroyed In Keithsburg Area Accident; No Injuries

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

No one injured after a car strikes a tree and catches fire just east of Keithsburg. The vehicle was completely destroyed in the Monday accident, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. Keithsburg and [FULL STORY]

One Person Stabbed In Weekend Domestic In Joy; Injuries Non-Life Threatening

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

A domestic disturbance in Joy results in one arrest. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report, a male subject suffered non-life threatening stab wounds during the Sunday incident. After investigating the matter, the male [FULL STORY]

Joy Woman Arrested For Probation Violation; Subject Of Missing Persons Report Last Week

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Joy woman has been arrested on a warrant for petition to revoke probation for a forgery charge. 24 year old Faith Toney was taken into custody yesterday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]