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Mercer County Historical Society Continues To Seek Membership Support

October 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Historical Society always looking for new members. Ron Dillavou of rural Aledo is the group’s president. The historical society releases four newsletters a year. Fall hours continue at the Essley-Noble Museum [FULL STORY]

Momentum Building For Aledo; Plenty Of Projects Moving Forward

October 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

Much to be excited about in Aledo. Significant investment is being made to a number of buildings in downtown Aledo, including the former Mercer Carnegie Library along with the former Appleton Law Office and Hall’s [FULL STORY]

Local County Farm Bureau Effort Continues To Help River Bend Foodbank Mission

October 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local county Farm Bureaus again offering the “Bushels for Hunger” campaign this harvest season. The program runs through Jan. 31, says Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan. Proceeds benefit the River Bend Foodbank, which serves all [FULL STORY]

State Pushing Flu Shots; Available Locally

October 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

State and local public health officials are challenging everyone to roll their sleeves up and get a flu shot. The Illinois Department of Public Health is launching a new campaign: “Hashtag Sleeve Up”, asking everyone [FULL STORY]

Bringing Back Old School Radio; Rockridge Theater Department Shines In Radio Play

October 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge High School student Mason Gerischer Thursday night as he walked off the stage at the Rockridge High School auditorium. He had just finished his role in the [FULL STORY]

Dry Weather Aiding Harvest Season In Western Illinois

October 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

Harvest season progressing ahead of schedule in western Illinois. Jeff Kirwan farms in the New Windsor and Viola areas. He spoke with WRMJ Friday morning.

12 more COVID-19 Cases Announced By Mercer County Health Dept.

October 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department announcing twelve additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 169 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 80s one male in his 60s [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Delinquent Tax Sale Features 11 Properties

October 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

Eleven properties are up for bid through Mercer County’s annual delinquent tax sale. Bidder’s packets and sale catalogs are available at “iltaxsale.com.” The properties are delinquent for 2016 and prior real estate taxes. The required [FULL STORY]

Local Push Raises Over $1,200 For Aledo American Legion & Mercer County VFW

October 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

An online effort raises over $1,200 for the Mercer County VFW and Aledo American Legion. The GoFundMe campaign was organized by Mike Chausse of Aledo in July. He says $641 checks have been delivered to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies Make Possession Of Stolen Vehicle Arrest

October 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Joy woman has been arrested for possession of a stolen vehicle. 29-year-old Lindsey Percy was taken into custody by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies on Wednesday. She is being held in the Mercer County Jail [FULL STORY]