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When A ‘Presidential Love Child’ Frequents Mercer County; It Happened In 1920’s

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Revisiting the story of a “Presidential love child” and the connection to Mercer County. It is confirmed that President Warren G. Harding had a relationship with a woman named Nan Britton and they had an [FULL STORY]

Viola Child Porn Case Pushed To November

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another continuance has been granted for a Viola man awaiting trial on 16 felony counts in a child porn investigation. Illinois Supreme Court rules are not allowing trials at this time due to the ongoing [FULL STORY]

Zoning Board To Consider Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning This Week; County Administrator Confirms Opposition To Plan

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Rezoning of Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course will be getting attention later this week. County Administrator Ron Fullerlove says the new owner of the property needs a zoning change, but Fullerlove confirms there is opposition to [FULL STORY]

ISP Seek Info On 2018 Death of Army National Guard Member in Galesburg

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) officials announce the investigation into the death of Tyler L. Smith still continues as we approach the second anniversary of his death. Smith, a 23-year-old Western [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A Virtual Farm Progress Show; Show Manager Hails From Western Illinois

September 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with Farm Progress Show manager Matt Jungmann earlier this summer. The virtual Farm Progress Show runs Tuesday through Thursday this week. Jungmann and his family farm in the [FULL STORY]

Aledo Fall Clean-Up Days Set For October

September 13, 2020 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has set fall clean-up days. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the city council is also discussing a way for side-by-sides to access the east side of town. The city is [FULL STORY]

A Day of Learning For Area Fire Departments; The Subject – Grain Bin Safety

September 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

Hands on learning is the best kind of learning, especially for those rural fire departments who respond to on-the-farm emergencies. Saturday’s lesson, grain bin safety with a training session at Sherrard High School. The instructor, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: An Update on IHSA’s Fall Season With Mercer County’s Peter Nelson & Sherrard’s Brett Williams

September 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County cross country coach Peter Nelson and Sherrard boys golf coach Brett Williams this week to talk about the modified fall schedule. The fall season will [FULL STORY]

New Windsor Area Break-In Leads To Charges Against Rock Island Man

September 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Quad Cities man is a facing a residential burglary charge in Mercer County. 29 year old Jakobe Benson of Rock Island was arrested by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies Thursday in connection with a break-in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Wins IBA Station Of Year Honors; Taylor Earns News And Sports Broadcasting Awards

September 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ wins Small Market Station of the Year for 2020 from the Illinois Broadcasters Association. The honor was announced Thursday afternoon during a virtual presentation of IBA Silver Dome Awards. WRMJ News & Sports Director [FULL STORY]