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Aledo Drivers Service Facility Back Open Tuesday

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

Illinois Secretary of State drivers services facilities, including the Aledo location, open back up Tuesday. Doors are opening but mask and social distancing requirements will still be in place. Secretary of State spokesperson Dave Druker [FULL STORY]

Andalusia Man Facing Class X Felony Home Invasion Charge In Mercer County

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Andalusia man facing a Class X felony home invasion charge stemming from an incident in Aledo last fall where another person was injured. 25 year old Nathan Thomas appeared Monday in Mercer County Circuit [FULL STORY]

Man Convicted Of Beating Fred Rooth Wants To Withdraw Guilty Plea

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Burlington, Iowa man wants to withdraw his guilty plea in the beating case of late Mercer County farmer Fred Rooth. 59 year old Brian Tully was sentenced to 30 years in prison in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Waiting For Games, Practice, Something; A Chat With Rockridge’s Nate Henry

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge multi-sport athlete Nate Henry Monday morning. The junior is primed for a big year in basketball, football and track, but continues to be sidelined as “return [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Meth Defendant Retains New Attorney; Posts 10-Percent $400,000 Bond

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rural New Boston man facing a Class X felony meth manufacturing charge has posted 10-percent of his $400,000 bond or $40,000. 53 year old Lester Ward was arrested in January of 2020. He appeared [FULL STORY]

Mostly Dry Weather Pattern This Week

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

Some dry weather for much of the week for the WRMJ listening area. We’ll also avoid bitter cold temps. That’s meteorologist Peter Speck from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke [FULL STORY]

Local Farmer Elected To Key Leadership Role With Illinois Corn Growers

January 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

An area farmer is the new president of the Illinois Corn Growers Association. Randy DeSutter farms near Woodhull. He has already served on the ICGA board for eight years. DeSutter farms with his son, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Hosting COVID Vaccine Clinic For Healthcare Workers

January 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department is now administering the COVID vaccine to health care workers. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing says they will be hosting a COVID-19 immunization clinic for healthcare personnel, [FULL STORY]

Three Charged With Attempted Murder In Henderson County Shooting

January 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

One person injured in a Henderson County shooting and three people charged with attempted murder. The shooting occurred Thursday afternoon in rural Gladstone. The victim is in stable condition at a Burlington hospital. An investigation [FULL STORY]

Winter Storm Warning Posted Friday For Mercer County Area

January 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

From the National Weather Service: Winter Storm Expected Friday… Mixed precipitation will overspread the area Friday morning, reaching the Interstate 80 corridor between 8 to 10 a.m. Mainly freezing rain is forecast over the far [FULL STORY]