WRMJ RADIO

WRMJ Interview: Hamlet Handy Helper & Student-Athlete; Matthew Gray Has Had Impact With 4-H & Golden Eagles

May 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School 2021 graduate Matthew Gray Wednesday morning. He is finishing up his senior baseball season with the Golden Eagles. Gray was also a key contributor [FULL STORY]

LTC Track Meet Put On Hold

May 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference Boys and Girls Track Meet hosted by Galva High School has been put on hold after inclement weather forced the event to be stopped with some events still needed to be [FULL STORY]

August Court Date Set For QC Man Charged In Mercer County Sex Assault Case

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference has been set for a Davenport man charged in Mercer County with three Class X felony counts of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. The August 16 date was scheduled [FULL STORY]

Two Year Prison Term For Sherrard Man In Burglary & Meth Case

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard man sentenced to two years in prison after guilty pleas to burglary and methamphetamine charges. 28-year-old Dylan Kling was arrested in February of last year and pleaded guilty last March. He was sentenced [FULL STORY]

Memorial Day Observance Set For Monday At Aledo Central Park & Eliza Creek Cemetery

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local Memorial Day services are planned in Mercer County. Aledo American Legion’s Jay Doherty says a public gathering is set for Monday, May 31 at Aledo Central Park. Memorial Day services will also be held [FULL STORY]

36th COVID Related Death Reported In Mercer County

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Tuesday announced a COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 70s, bringing the county’s total to thirty-six. Mercer County Health Dept. administrator Carla Ewing will be a guest [FULL STORY]

Wednesday Night Public Hearing For Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

A public hearing for the rezoning of the former Hawthorn Ridge golf course set for this week. The Zoning Board of Appeals has already approved the change, which would allow for a campground at the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Esther Joy King Announces 2022 Congressional Campaign Kickoff; Meets With Mercer County Law Enforcement Officers

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

Esther Joy King met with local law enforcement officers at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Tuesday morning. She is announcing this week that she is running for the 17th District Congressional seat in 2022. King [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Legislative Redraw Provides Significant Change To Swanson’s District

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and local State Rep. Dan Swanson impacted by the new legislative maps released by Illinois Democrats late last week. Democrats control both the Illinois House and Senate, giving them the upper hand on [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Ulfig Enjoys Baseball Talks With Family

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor talked Rockridge Rocket baseball with senior T.J. Ulfig Tuesday morning.