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Missing Matherville Woman Located Safe

November 29, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department confirmed Sunday that a missing Matherville woman has been located. 20 year old Taegan Randolph is safe and no foul play is suspected. She was reported missing on Nov. 20.

Local Mail Carrier Gets Joy Holiday Postmark Assignment

November 29, 2020 Ty Taylor

A local mail carrier designed this year’s special Joy postal cancellation. The postmark is available beginning Tuesday and is the work of Wendy Peters. To have your holiday greetings postmarked in Joy, send the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Now Over 700 COVID-19 Cases; Another 62 Positives Announced Friday

November 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday reported another 62 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 717 cases since reporting began. The latest cases include: 1 male in his 90s [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Playing Waiting Game; High School A-D’s Remain In Difficult Spot

November 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Farmington High School athletic director Jeff Flater Friday morning. Flater’s career in education and athletics began in 1988 at Union followed by Bushell-Prairie City, Rockridge, Byron, Galesburg and [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Coat Drive Collects 70 Winter Coats

November 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

A coat drive led by Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Sergeant Jacob Marlow netted positive results during this ongoing pandemic. The effort was able to collect and purchase over 70 winter coats, hats and gloves that [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Promoting Energy Assistance Programs

November 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

If you need help with your heating bill this winter, Ameren Illinois is touting a pair of programs through their Energy Assistance program. Susan Sams is the Executive Director of the Warm Neighbors Cool [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate at 4.0 Percent; Lower Than State & National Average

November 26, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s unemployment rate is now at 4.0 percent. The number is for October and is the same figure from a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Henderson [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hunters Take Aim At 532 Deer During First Firearm Weekend

November 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters harvest 532 deer during the first firearm season Nov. 20-22. That is 11 more than last year’s total. Other area numbers from the first weekend included 307 deer in Henderson County, 290 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Creating Art During Pandemic; A Lesson From Mercer County’s Addison Adolphson

November 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior art student Addison Adolphson Wednesday morning. The pandemic has served as an inspiration for one of her latest pieces called “I Miss Normal.” [FULL STORY]

New Boston Man Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison In Stolen Vehicle & Burglary Case

November 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison following a negotiated plea entered in a couple of felony cases in Mercer County Circuit Court. 32-year-old Chad Huston was charged in four [FULL STORY]