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It’s All About Fresh Produce For Slagel Farms

February 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

A local farm couple creating a CSA Food Box for Mercer County or Community Supported Agriculture. Kasi Henshaw is helping promote the effort. Slagel Farms has been in business for over 40 years, offering fresh, [FULL STORY]

Ewing Hopes Johnson & Johnson Approval Can Lead To More Vaccine Opportunity

February 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing says emergency approval of the one-dose Johnson & Johnson COVID vaccine is another big step in the fight against COVID. You can hear regular updates on the COVID [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Navigating March Football Season; A Chat With Brad Dixon

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Westmer grad Brad Dixon Saturday morning on the WRMJ Sportsline. Dixon is entering his tenth season as head coach of Camp Point Central.

Eagles & Geese Split, Red Storm Suffers 1st Loss

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Wethersfield hooked up in boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference basketball action Friday night. Both schools defended their home court. The Flying Geese pulled away late for a 49-37 win in boys [FULL STORY]

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Has Near-Record Year; Averages $4,396

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Intense demand and high-caliber performance genetics pushed the 2021 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale to its second-highest average in 53 years, with 34 lots of Angus, Simmental, and Polled Hereford bulls averaging $4,396. The sale, managed by Travis [FULL STORY]

Aledo Electronics & Paint Collection Site

February 26, 2021 Cynthia Stoner

Do you have electronics or latex paint you want to get rid of safely? Stop by the City of Aledo Street Department Garage at 309 E. Main Street on the first and third Thursday of [FULL STORY]

Anderson Files Bill To Eliminate FOID Card

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia has filed Senate Bill 1754 to repeal the outdated and redundant Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act, which was created over 50 years ago prior to technology allowing for instant [FULL STORY]

34th COVID Related Death Announced In Mercer County

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday announced a COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 80s, bringing the county’s total to thirty-four. There have been a total of 1,276 positive cases in Mercer [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post Conference Wins

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers ran their record to 6-0 with a 47-24 victory over Orion in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball Thursday night. The Rockridge Rockets raced out to a 29-9 lead at the half [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Talking Hoops, Bass Fishing & Esports With IHSA’s Kurt Gibson

February 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson Thursday. The two covered several topics including basketball, bass fishing and esports.