January 2020 – Page 5 – WRMJ RADIO

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[ July 31, 2026 ] Aledo Police Department, City Of Aledo Release Statement Following Farquer Aquittal Western Illinois Today
[ July 31, 2026 ] Mercer County Superintendent Acquitted Of All Criminal Charges Western Illinois Today
[ July 30, 2026 ] Mercer County Superintendent’s Trial Underway Western Illinois Today
[ July 29, 2026 ] Viola Man Receives Not Guilty Verdict In Sexual Abuse Bench Trial Western Illinois Today
[ July 29, 2026 ] Mercer County Superintendent’s Trial Pushed Back To Thursday Western Illinois Today

Mercer County Red Cross Blood Drive Tuesday At VFW; Type O Blood Needed

January 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

The next Mercer County American Red Cross blood drive is Tuesday at the VFW. The Red Cross’ Laura McGuire says donors are needed, especially those with type O blood. The draw is from 11:30 [FULL STORY]

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WRMJ Audio: NWS Talks Another Winter System Later In Week

January 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

What type of winter weather is in play for later in the week? Meteorologist Zach Uttech is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. Uttech speaking with WRMJ this morning.

Illinois City Man Sentenced To Eight Years On Rock Island County DUI Charge; Has Feb. Court Date In Mercer County DUI Case

January 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

An Illinois City man has been sentenced to eight years in prison on an aggravated DUI charge in Rock Island County. 47 year old William Gorham received the punishment late last week in Rock Island [FULL STORY]

Bond Set At $1,000,000 For Taylor Ridge Woman Arrested In Residential Burglary Case

January 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department has released the identity of the woman arrested following a residential burglary complaint in rural Taylor Ridge. 34 year old Amber Summers of Taylor Ridge is being held on [FULL STORY]

VFW Ends Friday Meal Service, Still Hopes Tradition Can Someday Come Back

January 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County VFW stopping its meal service on Friday nights. The move is hopefully just temporary says Post Commander Ike Long, who spoke with WRMJ on Saturday. The VFW now has a generator [FULL STORY]

Residential Burglary In Rural Taylor Ridge; Deputy’s Gun Discharged During Struggle With Suspect

January 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department responds to a residential burglary in rural Taylor Ridge. Two individuals fled the scene Friday afternoon on foot with a female suspect chased down by a deputy and resisted [FULL STORY]

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Sherrard, Rockridge Post TRAC Wins

January 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge picked up wins in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball Thursday night. The Tigers were lead by Taylor Barber who connected on 7 three’s in the game. On the mats, Sherrard kept [FULL STORY]

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WRMJ Audio: NWS Meteorologist Talks Winter Storm Warning

January 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist Tom Philip Friday morning regarding a winter storm warning for the WRMJ listening area from Noon Friday through 6 p.m. Saturday.

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Winter Storm Warning Now Posted For WRMJ Listening Area

January 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES WINTER STORM WARNING FOR WRMJ LISTENING AREA FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 6 PM CST SATURDAY… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches and ice accumulations [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Prepares For Potential Winter Storm

January 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

As weather models for the weekend show the potential for winter weather, Ameren Illinois is at the ready if they are needed to help restore power. The utility was ready last weekend had the snow [FULL STORY]

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