Month: July 2020

They’re still talking about that bear. He traveled some 400 miles through four states—including a pass through Mercer County on June 20th. Stefanie Fitzsimons, a wildlife biologist with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources, says [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Health Dept. administrator Carla Ewing Thursday morning. There have now been 28 COVID-19 cases in Mercer County with eight reported this month.

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Wednesday announced the 26th, 27th and 28th residents from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The 26th is a male in his 50s, the 27th is [FULL STORY]

An effort underway to help the Mercer County VFW as well as the Aledo American Legion. Both have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic says Aledo resident Mike Chausse. Click here to contribute to the [FULL STORY]

Urgent care hours are back at Genesis Health Group in Aledo. They’ll be offered twice a week says clinic manager Louise Johnson.   Johnson says the clinic has welcomed a new Physician’s Assistant. Samantha Shepard [FULL STORY]

It’s a challenging position, but it’s also rewarding. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill is talking about a 911 dispatcher.   The starting salary for a 911 dispatcher is $34,267 and includes health and dental insurance, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with new Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Jenna Preston on Tuesday. Preston started the job on the Monday.