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Seventh COVID-19 Death Reported In Mercer County; 52 Additional Cases

November 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department on Monday reported another Mercer County death related to COVID-19, a man in his 80s. In addition, MCHD is reporting another 52 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Will Stay Remote Learning For Rest Of Week

November 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

Due to the additional positive cases announced over the weekend, the number of staff members quarantined under current IDPH guidance, and the change in Region 2 status beginning Wednesday November 4th, the Mercer County School [FULL STORY]

Aledo Police Chief Alerting Public Of Unemployment Benefits Scam

November 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan warning of a new scam. Sullivan says locally you can report any scam to the Aledo Police Department at 582-2331. The FBI Internet Crime Complaint Center is available at [FULL STORY]

November Weather Brings 70-Degree Temps This Week

November 2, 2020 Ty Taylor

A warm-up this week for the WRMJ listening area with temps approaching 70. That’s meteorologist Dave Cousins with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Increased COVID-19 Mitigations Take Effect Wednesday In Area; No Indoor Dining At Restaurants

November 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Starting Wednesday, indoor dining and indoor bar service will no longer be allowed in Region 2 in Illinois, which includes Mercer County. The increased COVID-19 mitigations were announced Sunday. Region 2 also includes Henry, Rock [FULL STORY]

Winning Every Race; Sherrard’s Belha Finishes Senior Season As Sectional Champ

November 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School senior Jacob Belha won every race this season, including Saturday’s cross country sectional at Seneca. His three-mile time was 16:44.5. Sherrard cross country coach Joe Lopez spoke about Jacob’s determination this season [FULL STORY]

Pritzker Not Considering Another ‘Stay At Home’ Order At This Time

November 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker says he is not considering another stay-at-home order at this time. As many Illinois regions are placed under increased safety measures, some are wondering if the state will just move back [FULL STORY]

Highway Shutdown For Five Hours; One Person Dead In Accident West Of Monmouth

November 1, 2020 Ty Taylor

One person is dead following a head-on collision west of Monmouth. The fatal crash occurred Saturday night on Illinois Route 164 when 35-year-old Amber Dean of Galesburg crossed the center line and her vehicle collided [FULL STORY]