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Active Weekend For Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies: SUV Accident, Side By Side DUI & Aggravated Assault Arrest

August 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

A busy weekend for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies on Sunday were dispatched to a report of a subject having been threatened with a firearm in Keithsburg. As a result, Austin McGuire of Keithsburg [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Swanson Ready For Special Session This Week

August 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson gearing up for a special session in Springfield this week. He spoke with WRMJ about his expectations. The special session begins Tuesday.

Millersburg Farmland Sale Brings $11,400 Per Acre

August 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

The farmland market remains strong. A Mercer County sale brought plenty of attention late last week says Dale Jones with Sullivan Auctioneers. The sale was Friday.

Mercer County School Board To Host Community Outreach Meeting Thursday

August 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

Feedback continues to be sought on facility needs in the Mercer County School District. Among items being considered include updates to the high school and/or a new K-through-5 facility in Joy says Unit 404 Superintendent [FULL STORY]

Orion Opens Season With Win; Golden Eagles, Tigers & Rockets Lose Week 1

August 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles opened the season with a 41-0 loss to Farmington on the road. Sherrard head coach Brandon Johnston started his tenure at the helm of the Tiger program with a 53-0 [FULL STORY]

IHSA & Illinois Pork Producers Association Introduce Contest To Find State’s Best Porkchop Sandwich

August 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

High school football is in the air in Illinois, which means the smell of concession stand porkchop sandwiches on the grill isn’t far behind. The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) is teaming up with the Illinois [FULL STORY]

Aledo Antique Days & New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry This Weekend

August 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

A couple of events in Mercer County this weekend. Aledo Antique Days is set for Saturday and will include band shell entertainment says Rusty Ruggles. You can find a complete list of events at [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win On Links, Tigers On Court

August 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County boys golf team hosted Princeville and Williamsfield at Oak View Country Club Thursday and pulled out a win via a 5th score playoff. Sherrard dropped Kewanee in straight games to pick up [FULL STORY]

Area Crops Look Good Heading Toward Harvest; Combines Should Roll Next Month

August 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Harvest season about a month a way in Western Illinois. Michael Zecher farms south of Aledo and also has ground in northern Henderson and southern Rock Island counties. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning. Zecher [FULL STORY]

Rockets Start Game Week By Remembering Coach Hasson’s Father

August 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge football team starts the season on the road Friday night, but the Rockets already made a bus trip earlier in the week. On Sunday the team traveled over to Cambridge to pay their [FULL STORY]