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Eagles, Tigers Post Links Wins

August 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County topped Hall and Kewanee in boys golf action Monday while Sherrard handled Ridgewood and Mid-County. Mercer County shot a 183, Hall was next at 199 and the Boilermakers at 211. Gage Lager lead [FULL STORY]

Child Under 5 Among Latest COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday announced that six additional residents from Mercer County have tested positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus) bringing the total to 82. The latest cases involve: a female in [FULL STORY]

Milan Man Ordered To Be Detained; But Flees Mercer County Courthouse

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Milan man appeared in the Mercer County Courthouse Monday afternoon to face a burglary charge. 33 year old Edwin Minear was then remanded into the custody of the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department to be [FULL STORY]

Accident Shuts Down I-74 Near Galesburg; Central Illinois Driver Seriously Hurt

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

A central Illinois man sustains serious injuries following an accident on Interstate 74 near Galesburg. The mishap occurred Monday morning. Illinois State Police say 84 year old James J. Pfab of El Paso was heading [FULL STORY]

Four Rockridge Staff Members Test Positive For COVID-19

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District confirming Monday that four staff members have had positive self-reported COVID-19 test results with 13 staff members self-isolating. Additionally, the district is awaiting the results of two COVID-19 tests. The outbreak [FULL STORY]

American Red Cross Blood Draw Tuesday at Mercer County VFW

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

With the novel Coronavirus putting a stronghold on blood donations, a spokesperson for the American Red Cross says the demand for blood remains high. Steve Stoewer is the Director of Blood Services for the organization. [FULL STORY]

NWS Releases Derecho Overview

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The National Weather Service has released an overview of last week’s derecho that slammed through much of the Midwest, including the WRMJ listening area. Meteorologist Timothy Gunkel spoke with WRMJ Monday morning. One storm [FULL STORY]

For First Time Since WWII No New Windsor Rodeo This Year; Event Was Scheduled To Start Thursday

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

It’s been a summer of cancellations due to the ongoing pandemic. This week should be New Windsor Rodeo week, but organizers decided to cancel the event back on June 30th says rodeo board president Brice [FULL STORY]

ATV Accident Injures One Near Viola

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

One person injured in an ATV accident over the weekend. It happened Saturday along Illinois Route 17 west of Viola. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report, a 24-year-old male had been driving a [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Canceling Classes Tuesday; Calls Special Board Meeting

August 17, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District last night announcing that the first day of student attendance on Tuesday has been canceled. The decision due to the growing concerns of COVID-19 surrounding the school community and the inability [FULL STORY]