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35th COVID Related Death Reported In Mercer County

March 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has announced a COVID-19 related death, a man in his 90s, bringing the county’s total to thirty-five. There have been 1,289 total COVID cases in Mercer County since reporting began. [FULL STORY]

Rain Chances Increase This Week With Cooler Temps By Weekend

March 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rain is on the way this week followed by cooler temps. That’s meteorologist John Haase with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Red Cross Seeking Donors For March 16 Mercer County Blood Drive

March 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

Donors needed for the next Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Draw. Supplies are running low due to the winter months combined with the pandemic. Mary Flint is helping promote next week’s drive. The next [FULL STORY]

Eliza Man Arrested For Fleeing And Eluding On Side-By-Side

March 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announces a fleeing and eluding arrest from over the weekend. According to a press release, deputies attempted a traffic stop on two side-by-sides in the Keithsburg area early Saturday morning. [FULL STORY]

Keeping COVID Out Of Jail; Staff Deserves Credit Says Terrill

March 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill has high praise for his correctional officer staff in keeping the jail free from any type of serious COVID outbreak. Terrill also shared a letter he received with the Mercer [FULL STORY]

USDA Releases Mercer County Corn & Soybean Production Numbers From 2020 Growing Season

March 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County corn production totaled 27,909,000 bushels last growing season with an average yield of 192.1 bushels per acre. Soybean production in the county totaled 5,875,000 bushels with an average yield of 58.4 bushels per [FULL STORY]

Eagles Split, Rockets Roll

March 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County split their two games with Stark County in boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference basketball action Friday night. Rockridge’s Nate Henry went over the 1,000 career point mark as the Rockets beat Riverdale [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Orion vs. Rockridge Perfect Way To Start March Football

March 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with head football coaches Jeff Henry of Rockridge and Chip Filler of Orion this week. The Rockets and Chargers do battle March 20th to open up the IHSA modified [FULL STORY]

COVID Vaccine Clinic In Rockridge School District Saturday

March 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Health Department will be holding a vaccine clinic this Saturday (3/6) in the Rockridge School District. The vaccine is available for individuals eligible in phases 1A & 1B. The clinic will [FULL STORY]

Tigers Keep Rolling

March 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard jumped out to a quick lead and rolled to a 45-12 victory over Morrison in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball Thursday night. The Tigers Taylor Barber lead the way with 21 points on [FULL STORY]