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Illinois State Police Squad Struck By Apparent Drunk Driver In Quad Cities

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

On May 24, 2021, at approximately 8:07 p.m. Illinois State Police (ISP) officials investigated a two-vehicle personal injury traffic crash on John Deere Road at John Deere Place in Moline, Rock Island County, involving an [FULL STORY]

Tigers Clinch Share of TRAC, Spartans Sweep Eagles, Seefeld Named All-State

May 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers baseball team clinched at least a share of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division title with a win over Morrison. Sherrard can win the title outright with a win Thursday. Ridgewood [FULL STORY]

Workshop Focuses On Pond Management & Electroshocking; Mercer & Henry County Landowners Invited

May 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer and Henry County Soil and Water Conservation District offices joining forces for an Electroshocking and Pond Management Workshop next month. A number of topics will be addressed says Morgan Anderson with the Henry [FULL STORY]

Bogguss To Perform June 12 In Carthage

May 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Suzy Bogguss performing in western Illinois next month. She is appearing for a matinee show at The Legacy Theatre in downtown Carthage on Saturday, June 12. The performance begins at 2 p.m. The Legacy Theatre [FULL STORY]

Rain Remains In Forecast This Week

May 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Cooler temps expected later in the week and more rain in the forecast. That’s meteorologist Tim Gross with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Mercer County Broadband Summit Monday At VFW

May 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Better Together in conjunction with the Mercer County Internet Initiative will host a Broadband Summit this week. Mercer County Better Together’s Kyle McEwen says of 770 returned surveys in Mercer County, over 65-percent [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Feeling That New Vibe In Downtown Aledo; A Conversation With W.J. Albertson and Louis Powell

May 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with W.J. Albertson and Louis Powell during a downtown Aledo open house on Friday night. W.J. Albertson: Louis Powell:

Wild Turkey Harvest Down In Mercer County This Spring

May 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters harvested 185 wild turkeys during the recently completed spring season. The number compares to 225 last year. Statewide, the wild turkey harvest is also down—13,383 this year compared to 15,831 in 2020. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Extension & 4-H Foundation Award $1,750 In Scholarships To Three Mercer County 4-H Seniors

May 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Extension & 4-H Foundation has selected Kaelyn Boruff, Matthew Gray and Walter Franck to receive this year’s 4-H Memorial Scholarships. Kaelyn Boruff received a $1,000 scholarship. She is the daughter of Bill [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Promoting Grain Bin Safety Training Event

May 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County first responders and farmers invited to a grain bin safety training program next month. The featured presenter is Dave Newcomb with the Illinois Fire Service Institute. Two sessions will be offered Saturday, June [FULL STORY]