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Agreement In Place For New Residential Development In Aledo

April 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

A 41-lot residential development moving forward in Aledo. The project is near Sponsler Lake. The city has agreed to install gas, water and sewer mains and also assume ownership of the lake. Final action on [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Hall of Famer Papoccia Recovering; Calls Himself “A Lucky Man”

April 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with hall of fame high school football coach Mike Papoccia Tuesday morning. He is on the mend after suffering a heart-related issue in February. Coach P. retired as Sterling [FULL STORY]

Rockridge & Mercer County Score Monday Volleyball Wins

April 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

In Monday night volleyball action, Rockridge picked up a non-conference win 25-14, 20-25, 25-11 over Alleman. Mercer County knocked off Wethersfield 25-21, 25-18. And Orion falls to Moline 25-18, 25-19.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Spring High School Football Feels Normal For Rockridge’s Deem

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior quarterback Brayden Deem Monday afternoon. He’s helped lead the Rockets to a 3-and-0 start, but is quick to give credit to the entire offensive unit.

Mercer Extension Office Now Open On Select Days

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer Extension office in Viola back open on a limited basis. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Noon-to-12:30 p.m.) Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Normal business hours are expected [FULL STORY]

Guilty Plea In Mercer County Meth Case

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Alpha man placed on 24-months’ probation following his guilty plea to a Class 3 felony meth charge in Mercer County. 21-year-old Riley Adams was also sentenced to 120-days in the county jail with the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Criminal Sexual Assault Case Continued To Sept. For Final Pre-Trial

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference has been set in a Mercer County man’s criminal sexual assault case. 51-year-old Robert Breshears Jr. will be back in Mercer County Circuit Court on Sept 13 with a jury trial [FULL STORY]

Extension Forestry Specialist Previews Mushroom Season

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

A University of Illinois Extension expert always loves to preview the mushroom hunting season. It’s a great tradition in the spring says forestry specialist Chris Evans. Morel mushrooms are the most popular in the spring, [FULL STORY]

Rain Moves In This Week Along With Cooler Temps

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rain chances increase later this week and more seasonable temps are on the way. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

First Republican Announces Challenge To Bustos In 2022; Charlie Helmick Served In Marines & Former Police Officer

April 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

A U.S. Marine Corps veteran seeking to unseat Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the 2022 election cycle. Republican Charlie Helmick announced his candidacy over the weekend. His career has included work as a police [FULL STORY]