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Three More COVID-19 Cases Reported In Mercer County; 127 Total

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday announced three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 127 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his teens, one male in [FULL STORY]

January 25 Trial Date Set For Artcher; Final Pre-Trial Nov. 17 With Investigation Ongoing

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference has been set in the criminal case involving former Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher. He made a brief appearance with his attorney Monday morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. [FULL STORY]

More Dry Weather For WRMJ Listening Area This Week

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

A dry pattern expected to continue this week for the WRMJ listening area. That’s meteorologist Zach Uttech from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Two Critically Hurt; Driver Facing Charges In Mercer County DUI Crash

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

Two passengers critically injured and the driver facing multiple charges after a crash in Mercer County over the weekend. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies attempted to stop a vehicle for speeding early Saturday morning on Illinois [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: #LetUsPlay Movement Has Same Meaning In East St. Louis As It Does In Aledo; Just Ask State Championship Coach Darren Sunkett

September 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with East St. Louis head football coach Darren Sunkett Sunday afternoon. Coach Sunkett spoke at Saturday’s #LetUsPlay rally in Springfield and says the movement resonates in all parts of [FULL STORY]

Looking At Mercer County’s Enrollment; Remains Steady

September 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board gets a look at sixth day enrollment figures. There’s been a slight decrease this school year, but numbers are well ahead of what was projected when the district consolidated in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Memories Of Hawthorn Ridge With Matt Ewing, Paul Flint And Tom Kelly

September 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Matt Ewing, Paul Flint and Tom Kelly about the early days of Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course during the WRMJ Sportsline on Saturday morning.

WRMJ’s Taylor Hosts IHSA Town Hall for RFD Radio Network

September 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor hosted an IHSA Town Hall program for the RFD Radio Network on Friday. He spoke at length with the IHSA’s Sam Knox and Craig Anderson.

Hunters Beware, Bad Year For Ticks

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Due to several factors, this will be a bad year for ticks in the woods of western Illinois. The executive director of the Illinois Lyme Association, Jennifer Russell, says hunters should take some precautions. Russell [FULL STORY]

Healthy Trails Contest In Aledo Now Through Sunday

September 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Being physically active is one of the most important actions that people of all ages can take to improve their health. To help you MOVE MORE, and learn healthy living tips, University of Illinois Extension [FULL STORY]