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WRMJ Interview: Talking Bass Fishing, Esports & Only 77 Days Until Winter Sports With IHSA’s Kurt Gibson
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Associate Executive Director Kurt Gibson Tuesday morning.
Year: 2020
Western Illinois Today
Final Pre-Trial Conference Set In New Boston Sex Assault Case
A new attorney has been appointed for a Quad Cities man facing three Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child in Mercer County. 34 year old Antonio Cortez Williamson appeared [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
COVID-19 Case Reported at Mercer County High School
The Mercer County School District confirming a COVID-19 case at the high school. The district says they are coordinating with the Mercer County Health Department to identify and monitor individuals who have had recent contact [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Looking At Area Cash Rent Data
Cash rent is averaging $219 per acre in Mercer County. The number is for non-irrigated cropland and the data is compiled through USDA’s National Agricultural Statistics Service. Crop statistician Mark Schleusener provides a statewide snapshot. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Now at 102 COVID-19 Cases; Five Deaths
The Mercer County Health Department has announced a fifth death related to COVID-19, a man in his 90’s. Additionally, six more positive cases have been identified, bringing the county’s total for confirmed cases to 102. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Exceptionally Dry August For Region
How dry has it been in northwest Illinois? Only .14 inches of precipitation has been recorded at the Quad City Airport in Moline during August says Illinois State Climatologist Trent Ford. Ford says most [FULL STORY]
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Sponsors Needed For 2020 Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse
The Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse is ramping up for the 2020 holiday season. The program pairs needy families with sponsors who provide a Christmas food basket. The Mercer County Jaycees also provide toys for the [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
American Veterans Traveling Tribute Coming To Aledo Next Year; Donations Being Sought For 360-Foot Exhibit
Funds being raised to bring the American Veterans Traveling Tribute Wall to Aledo for the 2021 Rhubarb Fest. It’s a 360-foot replica of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington D.C. Steve Johnson is leading the [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Health Dept. Hosting Drive-Through COVID-19 Testing This Week
Free COVID-19 testing available at the Mercer County Health Department this week. The health department’s Angie Litterst says the testing will be available 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday this week.
Western Illinois Today
After Two Week Delay; Rockridge Set For Class Monday
Rockridge students set to return to the classroom for the first time since mid-March. The first day of attendance is Monday, which was delayed from Aug. 18 when several staff members contracted COVID-19. At a [FULL STORY]