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Mercer County Approaching 200 COVID-19 Cases; 20 New Positives Reported Thursday

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) announcing twenty additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 198 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 70s three males in their [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A True Calling; Spranger Loves His Role With FCA

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Tony Spranger Wednesday evening. He serves with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and spoke at an event at the Aledo United Methodist Church.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Belha Setting Winning Pace

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard cross country runner Jacob Belha earlier this week. The senior has won every race he’s ran so far this season.

October Coat Drive Underway; Collection Effort Being Led By Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept.

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is again collecting new and gently used winter clothing for area children. It’s the second year for the effort says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The drive is specifically intended for [FULL STORY]

Princes, Spartans Take LTC CC Titles

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Princeville and Ridgewood captured the boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference Cross Country championships at Kewanee Dunes on Wednesday. The Princes outdistanced Mercer County with Princeville’s Derek Hoerr taking the individual title. Ridgewood topped Stark [FULL STORY]

AccuWeather Predicts Cold, Snowy Conditions For Illinois This Winter

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The mild conditions Illinoisans enjoyed last winter most likely won’t return this winter. AccuWeather just released its annual weather forecast for winter 2020-2021. Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok says the 60 degree temperatures we enjoyed last [FULL STORY]