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Body Discovered Near Andalusia

July 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

A badly decomposed body discovered near Andalusia. The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Department says the body was found along the shore of an island in the Mississippi River. Emergency response agencies from both Scott and [FULL STORY]

21st COVID-19 Case Reported In Mercer County

July 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) announcing the 21st resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a male in his 20s. Due to Federal privacy restrictions, release of any [FULL STORY]

Illinois Distracted Driving Law Updated

July 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

A new state law taking effect in Illinois this week (July 1) further cracks down on distracted driving. Illinois was one of the first states to ban texting while driving, and the law has been [FULL STORY]

New Windsor Rodeo Canceled

July 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

The board of directors of the New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horseshow voted on Tuesday to cancel the upcoming 81st Annual event, scheduled for August 20-22. The decision was made following released guidelines for Restore [FULL STORY]

Viola Public Library Open Normal Hours In New Building

July 1, 2020 Cynthia Stoner

Viola Public Library District has moved to the new building at 1701 17th Street and is currently open Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to noon and 2 to 6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m. to noon [FULL STORY]

Mercer County History: Swastika Trail Ran Through Mercer County; But It Had Nothing To Do With Nazis

July 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Here is another summer local history lesson. Prior to the Third Reich and Adolph Hitler, the swastika symbol had a much different meaning. And at one time, Illinois Route 17 through Mercer County—before it was [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Looking Forward To Stage 2 Return To Play; Minor Adjustments By IDPH

July 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Wednesday morning. The IHSA is awaiting on final approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health on Stage 2 “Return to Play” guidelines, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Conducting Survey On New School Year

July 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District surveying parents & students on what they want a new school year to look like. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie Wednesday morning. [FULL STORY]