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Winter Storm Watch Posted For Tuesday Afternoon Through Wednesday Morning

December 28, 2020 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES, A WINTER STORM WATCH IS IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 3 to 8 inches [FULL STORY]

Active Weather Pattern This Week; Wintry Mix In Forecast

December 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

The National Weather Service tracking a couple of winter weather systems that could impact the WRMJ listening area this week. That’s meteorologist Timothy Gunkel with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He [FULL STORY]

One Year Remaining In Aledo’s TIF

December 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

As the City of Aledo moves forward with its five-year capital improvement program, only one year remains for the TIF district. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the TIF sunsets in Dec. of 2021. A new [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Reports 18 New COVID-19 Cases

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department reporting another 18 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 1,025 cases. At this time there are 58 individuals isolating at home and four are hospitalized. In [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Jobless Rate 4.5 Percent; Below State & National Average

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 4.5 percent. The number is for November and is two-points higher than the same period a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. [FULL STORY]

New Boston Sex Assault Case Continued To February

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man’s sexual assault case has been moved to next year. 25-year-old Joshua Masters appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court earlier this week for a pre-trial conference with the matter continued to Feb. [FULL STORY]

Community Christmas Dinner Meant Much To Late Aledo Woman

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

As a local church prepares for another Community Christmas Dinner, organizers are remembering the key contributions from a local volunteer. Nancy Watkins of Aledo played a key role in the Messiah Lutheran Church tradition. She [FULL STORY]

Wind Advisory Through Thursday Morning For WRMJ Listening Area

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Strong winds moving into the WRMJ listening area and temps will drop through Christmas. That’s meteorologist David Sheets with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Wednesday morning.

Sherrard School District Stressing Importance Of In-House Social Worker Position

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

How important is the school social worker position? Even in a non-pandemic year it’s vital says Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher. The in-house social worker position is posted on the Sherrard School District [FULL STORY]

Vacancy On Rockridge School Board

December 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

There is a vacancy on the Rockridge School Board. Those interested in the seat may complete an application. The term runs from February 8 to April 2021. Applicants must have lived in Illinois and the [FULL STORY]