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Former Matherville Fire Department Treasurer Ordered To Pay Over $14,000 In Restitution; Placed On 24-Months’ Probation

January 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The former treasurer of the Matherville Fire Department has pleaded guilty to a Class 1 felony theft charge. The negotiated plea was entered today in Mercer County Circuit Court for 29 year old Stephanie Nass. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Woman’s Animal Cruelty Case Continued To February; Case Involves Four Horses

January 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

An animal cruelty case has been continued to next month for a Sherrard woman. 56 year old Karen Plambeck waived formal arraignment this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. A pre-trial conference is now set [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Gibson Talks State Hoops Contract; Esports & Bass Fishing

January 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Kurt Gibson, Associate Executive Director of the Illinois High School Association this morning. They discussed the state basketball tournament, esports and bass fishing.

Mercer & Rock Island County Farm Bureau Young Leaders Winter Hat, Scarf & Glove Drive

January 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer & Rock Island County Farm Bureau Young Leader group promoting a hat, scarf and glove drive this month. That’s young leader Jenna Preston, a 2014 Rockridge grad. The drive runs through Jan. [FULL STORY]

Button Building Roof Repairs On Council Agenda

January 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council expected to take action tonight on a contract for performance of roof repairs on the Button Building. The city owns the property. Also on the agenda is a certified water system [FULL STORY]

Muscatine Man Injured In DUI Crash In Kirkwood In Warren County

January 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Muscatine man injured in a weekend crash in Kirkwood in Warren County. An Illinois State Police report says 65 year Michael Payne was traveling at a high rate of speed crossing an inclined roadway [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: After All These Years Wharton Field House Still Has That Vibe

January 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor took time to visit with Moline High School basketball coach Sean Taylor on Friday afternoon about historical Wharton Field House. Built in 1928, the facility remains a special place for [FULL STORY]

Bustos Not Endorsing Democratic Presidential Candidate; “Will Let System Play Out”

January 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says she’ll withhold endorsing any Democratic presidential hopeful, but instead will let the process play itself out. She spoke with WRMJ last Friday. The Iowa Caucuses take place Monday, [FULL STORY]

Almost Three Years Later; “Mercer County’s Best Meth Cook” Still At Large

January 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

Remember the man labeled as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. It’s been nearly three years since we’ve heard about 25 year old Charles Peacock. A $100,000 arrest warrant was issued for him in March of [FULL STORY]

$400,000 Bond Set In Mercer County Meth Case; Multiple Agencies Execute Search Warrant In Rural New Boston

January 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

Bond has been set at $400,000 for a rural New Boston man arrested on a Class X felony of methamphetamine delivery. 52 year old Lester Ward is also facing a Class 3 felony of felon [FULL STORY]