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Class X Felony Meth Case Continued To Summer; Rural New Boston Man Arrested In 2020

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The defense has asked for another continuance in a rural New Boston man’s meth manufacturing case. A July 13 pre-trial conference was set for 53-year-old Lester Ward Monday morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. He [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Drish Wouldn’t Want It Any Other Way; It’s All About Tradition & Expectations

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Olivia Drish Monday. She is a key contributor for the Rockets top ranked softball program.

Mercer County Property Taxes Due June 25 & Sept. 10

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Payment dates have been set for 2020 payable 2021 Mercer County real estate taxes. There are a variety of ways to pay says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. For any questions with your tax bill [FULL STORY]

Preemption Township To Reconsider Side-By-Side Issue This Week

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Preemption Township will revisit the side-by-side issue this week. They were the first township to support the idea, but now Township Supervisor Larry Adams says a couple of trustees have asked that the item be [FULL STORY]

Three Rivers Announces All-Conference Football & Volleyball Teams

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference has announced their All-Conference football and volleyball teams for the 2021 spring seasons. As expected, the conference champions dominated the players named to the first and second teams. Three [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Intermediate School Classroom Addition On Wednesday’s Unit 404 BOE Agenda

May 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board will consider approving an architecture firm to proceed with a classroom addition at the Mercer County Intermediate School this week. Retaining Phillips and Associates for the work is on Wednesday [FULL STORY]

One-To-Two Inches Of Rain Possible Early In Week

May 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rainy forecast for the WRMJ listening area this week. Temps will also warm into the 80’s by Wednesday. That’s National Weather Service meteorologist Peter Speck. He spoke with WRMJ Sunday evening.

Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards $19,500 in College Scholarships; Rockridge & Sherrard Grads Among Recipients

May 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the recipients of its 2021 Scholarships. This award is given to outstanding high school and college students who have achieved a well-rounded high school [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Great Facilities & Great Conference; Johnston Hoping For Great Success At Sherrard

May 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with new Sherrard High School head football coach Brandon Johnston Friday afternoon. His hire is on Wednesday’s Sherrard School Board agenda.

Greene Township Withdraws Support Of Side-By-Sides

May 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

More discussion involving side-by-sides or UTVs in Mercer County. Greene Township was at one time on board in support of side-by-sides driving on township roads, but they have reversed course says Township Supervisor Dick Whittington. [FULL STORY]