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WRMJ Interview: A Call For Help; IHSA’s Knox Says More Football Officials Needed

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Sam Knox Monday morning. There is a need for high school football officials. Other sports could also use some help.

Everyone’s Talking About That Bear, Including IDNR

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

It’s been quite the journey for a black bear that has made its way through Mercer County. Laura Petreikis is a conservation police officer with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. She spoke with WRMJ [FULL STORY]

Vacancy On Mercer County School Board

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board is seeking to fill a vacancy. Jake Frieden is stepping down due to new work responsibilities. Anyone interested in filling the position is asked to complete an application form by [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Property Taxes Due Friday

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The first installment of 2019 payable 2020 Mercer County real estate taxes due later this week. The payment date is Friday says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. The second installment is due September 11th.

Edgington Township Road District Building Sustains Heavy Damage In Sunday Fire

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

A weekend fire in Reynolds does significant damage to a property. Firefighters were called out Sunday to the Edgington Township Road District Building, located just off Illinois Route 94, says Reynolds Fire Chief Marty Gray. [FULL STORY]

Landscaping Business Wants To Purchase Aledo Industrial Park Lot

June 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will consider selling a piece of property in the Aledo Industrial Park next month. A local business submitted a proposal to the city earlier this month says Mayor Chris Hagloch. [FULL STORY]

20th COVID-19 Case Reported In Mercer County

June 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) has announced the twentieth resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a female between the ages of 50-70. Due to Federal privacy restrictions, [FULL STORY]

Three Meth Arrests Made Following Search Warrant In Joy; Bond Set at $300,000

June 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

A search warrant executed by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and Quad Cities MEG leads to three meth arrests in Joy. 26 year old Tori Gilmour of Keithsburg, 32 year old Chad Huston of New [FULL STORY]

IHSA Return To Play Guidelines Has Kids & Coaches Hopeful About Friday Night Lights

June 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Area coaches have loved hearing the words “return to play.” And although that just means speed, conditioning, and strength right now, it’s still been great getting kids back together on campus says Rockridge head football [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Expands COVID-19 Economic Hardship Recovery Program

June 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois officials say a COVID-19 relief program is being expanded. They said this week that the Ameren Illinois COVID-19 Economic Hardship Recovery Program will provide payment options and assistance to struggling customers in paying [FULL STORY]