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Change of Venue Being Sought In Keithsburg Man’s Felony Sex Case

June 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

The attorney representing a Keithsburg man charged with a felony of sexual relations within families has indicated he will seek a change of venue in the case. A motion hearing is scheduled for Aug. 3 [FULL STORY]

Verdurette House Planning 4th Of July Event

June 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

A historical property in Mercer County hosting an event for Fourth of July weekend. The Verdurette House near New Boston is planning mansion tours and fireworks on July 3 says organizer James DeLap. Again, those [FULL STORY]

Side-By-Side Stickers Now Available In Mercer County

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County side-by-stickers now on sale. They are available through the Visit MerCo website says Mercer County Economic Development Director Kasi Henshaw. Stickers went on sale Monday.

Mercer County Property Taxes Due June 25

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

2020 payable 2021 Mercer County real estate taxes due later this week. Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower says the second installment is due Sept. 10.

Domestic Battery Arrest In New Windsor

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Multiple agencies respond to a domestic trouble call in New Windsor over the weekend. After investigating the complaint, Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies arrested Josiah Cecil of New Windsor on Saturday for domestic battery and resisting [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Set For July 16th

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction celebrates its 28th year this summer. It will be an in-person event this year after a virtual experience in 2020 says organizer Mike Peterson. The 2021 Mercer County Youth [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Reflects On Recently Completed IHSA Modified Calendar; New Season Just Seven Weeks Away

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson on Monday. The IHSA just completed its modified calendar this past Saturday (June 19). A new season starts in just seven weeks (Aug. [FULL STORY]

John Deere Hiring Event Next Week

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

John Deere is looking to hire more people. The company is advertising for a job fair next Monday. Deere is looking for people to work at its parts warehouse in Milan, and starting pay is [FULL STORY]

Additional Rain Chances For WRMJ Listening Area This Week

June 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

An active weather pattern over the weekend and more rain in the forecast this week. That’s meteorologist Timothy Gunkel with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Adds To Reward Money For Finding Suspect In Sherrard Teen’s Shooting Death

June 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The reward has been increased for information leading to the arrest of a Quad Cities man charged with gunning down a Sherrard teen late last year. 16-year-old Dylan McAlester was killed in mid-December in Rock [FULL STORY]