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WRMJ Interview: Despite Shortened Season Henry Got Hoops; Earns IBCA All-State Honors

April 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge High School junior Nate Henry Monday night. He earned all-state honors from the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association while his teammate Jenson Whiteman received special mention recognition from [FULL STORY]

County Board To Discuss Side-By-Sides Tuesday Night

April 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

The side-by-side issue will get attention by the Mercer County Board Tuesday night. The subject has generated plenty of discussion on social media—both pro and con. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill has expressed some reservations. [FULL STORY]

Viola Man’s Sex Assault Case Continued To May 10

April 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Viola man’s sexual assault case has been continued to next month. 43-year-old David Lee Richardson was arrested on a warrant in January. He is facing a Class X and Class 1 felony. The charges [FULL STORY]

Aledo Clean-Up Days Set For Last Week In April

April 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has set spring clean-up days for later this month. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser has a few other reminders as well. Burn days in Aledo are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and [FULL STORY]

Developer Proposing Modern Upscale Apartments For High-Tech Small Town Recruits

April 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

A local developer wants to acquire the vacant lot across the street from the Aledo Police Station. The city owns the property and has recently accepted requests for proposals. Lou Powell wants to develop modern [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Hosts Community Engagement Forum This Week

April 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

Building issues will get some attention at this week’s Community Engagement Forum in the Mercer County School District. Various stakeholders are invited to the session says Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie. The Mercer County School [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Monson & Tigers Have Joyous Friday Night In Monmouth

April 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School head football coach Scott Monson joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor on the WRMJ Sportsline Saturday morning. The Tigers rallied from a 28-14 halftime deficit Friday night to win 34-28 at Monmouth-Roseville. [FULL STORY]

Two Meth & Burglary Arrests In New Boston

April 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and New Boston Police Department execute an arrest warrant and two search warrants in New Boston. According to a press release, two individuals were taken into custody Thursday—51-year-old Linda Hillman [FULL STORY]

Stoller: Legislative Leaders Have Ceded Too Much Power To Governor

April 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

A local lawmaker wants the state legislature to step up and resume duties as a co-equal branch of government. State Senator Win Stoller, who represents Mercer County, says legislative leaders during the COVID-19 pandemic have [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Republican Congressional Candidate Charlie Helmick

April 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Charlie Helmick Thursday morning. He is the first Republican to announce a challenge to Democrat Cheri Bustos for the 17th District Congressional seat in the 2022 election cycle. [FULL STORY]