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2019 Mercer County Final Multiplier Announced

March 31, 2020 Ty Taylor
Mercer County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the [FULL STORY]
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School Closures Continue Through April 30th; Governor Extends ‘Stay At Home’ Order

March 31, 2020 Ty Taylor
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending the current “stay at home” order through April 30th. The order was supposed to be lifted next week, but the Governor says the state needs to continue working to [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Interview: Cambridge Native and Former Sherrard Teacher & Coach Stromquist Coming Back To Western Illinois; Named Assistant Principal At MonRose

March 31, 2020 Ty Taylor
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with former Sherrard High School teacher, coach and athletic director Brady Stromquist. The Cambridge native has been named assistant principal at Monmouth-Roseville High School.  
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Larry ‘The Flagman’ Eckhardt Has Died

March 31, 2020 Ty Taylor
Larry “The Flagman” Eckhardt has passed away. His mission was well documented – lining American flags for funeral processions to honor veterans and first responders throughout the country. He spoke with WRMJ in 2014 when [FULL STORY]
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Food Pantry No Longer Accepting Food Donations, But Monetary Donations Okay

March 31, 2020 Ty Taylor
At this time, the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry can no longer accept food donations, but monetary donations can still be made and the pantry remains open says Barb Hill, who helps with the [FULL STORY]
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Pritzker Considering Extending ‘Stay At Home’ Order

March 30, 2020 Ty Taylor
Over 5,000 cases of coronavirus are now being reported in Illinois in 57 counties. There have been 73 deaths. So will Governor J.B. Pritzker extend the current “stay at home” order? The Mercer County Health [FULL STORY]
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Update: 13 Negative COVID-19 Test Results In Mercer County; Zero Positive Tests

March 30, 2020 Ty Taylor
As of Monday afternoon, Mercer County has received 13 negative COVID-19 test results and currently awaiting results for 8 persons of interest. There are no positive test results noted for Mercer County.   “Our Communicable [FULL STORY]
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We Could Use A Parade (With Social Distancing); Mercer County Teachers & Staff Ready To Wave

March 30, 2020 Ty Taylor
Mercer County teachers and staff will be holding a car parade for their students on Friday, April 3rd, starting at 4 p.m. in Aledo and continuing to Seaton, Joy, New Boston, and Keithsburg. This will [FULL STORY]
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National Weather Service Hydrologist Talks Spring Flooding

March 30, 2020 Ty Taylor
The National Weather Service monitoring the Mississippi River with the river above flood stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston and Keithsburg. Hydrologist Jessica Brooks spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.   The river [FULL STORY]
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Terrill Warns Of Scams; Also Provides Clarification Regarding Travel

March 30, 2020 Ty Taylor
Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill has had plenty of questions in regards to the COVID-19 pandemic. He warns of potential scams and also was asked about the need for paperwork when traveling. Terrill spoke with [FULL STORY]

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