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Contestants Set For Next Week’s Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

The field announced for the 2021 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant. Here are the contestants from Pageant Director Ledith Whitehall. Again, that’s next Tuesday, July 13.

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Offering Reward In Recent Car Break-Ins & Vehicle Thefts

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information regarding the recent vehicle thefts and stolen vehicles in the area. On June 14th it is believed that several subjects came to the Sherrard area committing several car [FULL STORY]

COVID Vaccine Demand Slowing In Mercer County; Plenty Of Supply Available

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Just over 41-percent of the Mercer County population has been vaccinated against COVID. The numbers have slowed in recent weeks. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing spoke with WRMJ Wednesday morning. The health department [FULL STORY]

Restitution Numbers Being Determined In Viola Church Arson

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

A juvenile charged in the fire that destroyed Viola’s St. John’s Catholic Church remains in his parents’ custody under certain conditions. Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson tells WRMJ that restitution figures are being determined [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Answers Call To Help At Fair

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council offering volunteer help for the Mercer County Fair. Mayor Chris Hagloch says himself and several aldermen have agreed to staff the front gate. Mercer County Fair week begins Tuesday, July 13. [FULL STORY]

Rain Returns To Forecast For WRMJ Listening Area This Week

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rain and cooler temps in store for the remainder of the week. That’s meteorologist David Sheets with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ early Wednesday morning.

Arbet Appointed To Mercer County Board

July 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board is back to full strength. Former Sherrard School Board President Timothy Arbet was appointed to fill a vacancy in District 3. Arbet’s term runs through December 2022.

Sept. Jury Trial Scheduled In Viola Man’s Sex Assault Case

July 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference has been set for a Viola man in custody on sexual assault charges. 43-year-old David Lee Richardson faces Class X and Class 1 felonies. The charges involve a child under the [FULL STORY]

National Register Of Historic Places Listing For Verdurette House

July 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

A nice boost for the historic Verdurette House in rural New Boston. The property is now listed on the National Register of Historic Places says J.R. DeLap, who serves as president of the Verdurette Trust. [FULL STORY]

Schools Awaiting State Guidance For New School Year

July 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

What will school look like next year for K-12 students? Districts are waiting to hear what the State Board of Education will suggest when it comes to COVID protocols. Governor JB Pritzker says his administration [FULL STORY]