Month: March 2020

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing Thursday morning. There have yet to be any positive COVID-19 tests in Mercer County, but she says people must stay vigilant [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies make an arrest following a report of domestic trouble in rural Sherrard. The incident happened Tuesday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release. The release indicates a resident of [FULL STORY]

Jeff Sedam had a few moments Wednesday morning at Mercer Market to catch his breath and speak with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor about the grocery store business during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The Illinois Commerce Commission announced last week a no-disconnect order for utilities across the state. That order basically reinforced the policy of Ameren Illinois, which company spokesman Brian Bretsch says had already announced it was [FULL STORY]

The Relay For Life of Mercer County “WRMJ Radiothon” has been set for next month. The event is April 27th from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. with all interviews conducted over the phone. All other [FULL STORY]

“Heart Hunters” is trending on social media and it’s a movement that started in Western Illinois. It’s the idea of Krista Wynes of Galesburg and it’s all about spreading good vibes during the COVID-19 pandemic. [FULL STORY]