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Mercer County Meth Defendant Retains New Attorney; Posts 10-Percent $400,000 Bond

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rural New Boston man facing a Class X felony meth manufacturing charge has posted 10-percent of his $400,000 bond or $40,000. 53 year old Lester Ward was arrested in January of 2020. He appeared [FULL STORY]

Mostly Dry Weather Pattern This Week

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

Some dry weather for much of the week for the WRMJ listening area. We’ll also avoid bitter cold temps. That’s meteorologist Peter Speck from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke [FULL STORY]

Local Farmer Elected To Key Leadership Role With Illinois Corn Growers

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

An area farmer is the new president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Randy DeSutter farms near Woodhull. He has already served on the ICGA board for eight years. DeSutter farms with his son, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic For Healthcare Workers

January 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department is now administering the COVID vaccine to health care workers. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing says they will be hosting a COVID-19 immunization clinic for healthcare personnel, [FULL STORY]

Three Charged With Attempted Murder In Henderson County Shooting

January 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

One person injured in a Henderson County shooting and three people charged with attempted murder. The shooting occurred Thursday afternoon in rural Gladstone. The victim is in stable condition at a Burlington hospital. An investigation [FULL STORY]

Winter Storm Warning Posted Friday For Mercer County Area

January 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

From the National Weather Service: Winter Storm Expected Friday… Mixed precipitation will overspread the area Friday morning, reaching the Interstate 80 corridor between 8 to 10 a.m. Mainly freezing rain is forecast over the far [FULL STORY]