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Project NOW Offering Home Delivered Meals To Mercer County Residents 60 & Over

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

If you are 60 and over and are at home or if you know of an older adult who is currently in need of resources and unable to access them at this time, Project NOW [FULL STORY]

Home Delivered Meals Available For Qualified Older Adults

March 19, 2020 Cynthia Stoner

If you are 60 and over and are at home or if you know of an older adult who is currently in need of resources and unable to access them at this time, Project NOW [FULL STORY]

IDES Releases January Jobless Numbers; Mercer County Unemployment Rate at 6.0 Percent

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Employment Security released January unemployment numbers Thursday and the Mercer County rate is at 6.0 percent, which is a two-point improvement over the same period a year ago. Unemployment for January [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Courthouse To Remain Open With Reduced Staff; Essential Services Only

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Press release from Mercer County Administrator Ron Fullerlove: Mercer County is concerned about the safety and welfare of its citizens and employees. The Courthouse and staff are concerned about the COVID-19 pandemic. As a service [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Continues To Push COVID-19 Precautions

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Although there have been no cases of COVID-19 in Mercer County or any contiguous counties, Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing continues to stress CDC recommendations—which includes social distancing, washing hands and avoid congregating [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Treasurer Reminding Residents That Property Tax Info Available Online

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Although the Mercer County Courthouse remains open, Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower reminding residents that property tax information needed for income tax returns is available online. Lower says if you have any other questions [FULL STORY]

WRMJ’s Ty Taylor Hosts This Week’s IRN Prep Report

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The final Illinois Radio Network IRN Prep Report of the season is hosted by WRMJ’s Ty Taylor. The program features a look at the history of the Hoopeston Area High School Corn Jerker mascot.

WRMJ Audio: National Weather Service Talks Severe Weather Threat For Thursday

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Severe weather possible for the WRMJ listening area today (Thursday). WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with meteorologist Mike McClure from the National Weather Service Thursday morning.

Aledo City Council Grants Mayor Emergency Powers During COVID-19 Pandemic

March 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved an ordinance giving Mayor Chris Hagloch emergency powers during the COVID-19 pandemic. The action taken last night. The vote was 6-1 with alderman Barry Cooper casting the lone no [FULL STORY]

Mercer County YMCA Temporarily Closing; Plan To Reopen March 30th

March 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

A message from Mercer County Family YMCA Executive Director Sarah Brown: Dear Mercer County Family YMCA Members – We have been diligently monitoring all national and local updates surrounding the COVID-19 (coronavirus) situation and evaluating [FULL STORY]