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Learn More About Dual Credit & AP Classes

January 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

A great opportunity for parents and students in the Mercer County School District to learn about dual credit and AP or advanced placement courses. Mercer County High School guidance counselor Tami Hainds says a Dual [FULL STORY]

Mural Upgrade Part Of Former Gun Report Building Renovation

January 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council receives an update on the former Gun Report storefront. Louis Powell is renovating the property and the building has already been gutted says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The Aledo City Council approved [FULL STORY]

Orientations In January, February For BHC Highway Construction Training Program

January 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

Interested in working in highway construction or any of the building trades? A new session of the Highway Construction Careers Training Program (HCCTP) at Black Hawk College begins Monday, March 1. The 13-week program aims [FULL STORY]

Keithsburg Man Fit To Stand Trial In Sex Case

January 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man charged with a felony of sexual relations within families has been deemed fit to stand trial. The finding was entered Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court for 46 year old Kevin Hockenberry. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Momentum Building For IHSA ‘Return To Play,’ Parsons Helping With Push

January 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Wethersfield boys basketball coach Jeff Parsons Tuesday night just prior to him leading his team onto the court for practice. The IHSA board meets Jan. 27 to [FULL STORY]

Viola Man’s Sex Assault Case Continued To February

January 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A February 16 pre-trial conference has been set for a Viola man charged in a criminal sexual assault case. 50 year old Robert W. Breshears Jr. made a brief appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court [FULL STORY]

COVID Vaccine Demand Strong In Mercer County; Health Dept. Announces February Clinics Filled

January 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has filled all appointments for the February COVID-19 vaccine clinics based on the 100 doses that they anticipate receiving each week. Health Department administrator Carla Ewing is hopeful that the [FULL STORY]

Judge Denies Motion To Withdraw Guilty Plea In Fred Rooth Beating Case

January 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Burlington, Iowa man denied in his attempt to withdraw his guilty plea in the beating case of late Mercer County farmer Fred Rooth. The decision handed down by Judge Frank Fuhr concerning 59 [FULL STORY]

National Honor Society Offering Peer Tutoring At Rockridge

January 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge National Honor Society offering peer tutoring for all Rockridge Junior High & High School students. Senior Ryan Parchert helps with the effort. These sessions will take place on Tuesdays from the times of [FULL STORY]

Extended Cold Air Not Part Of January End

January 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

It doesn’t appear January will see an extended run of bitter cold temps. That’s National Weather Service meteorologist John Haase. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.