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Area 4-H Clubs Receive Donation From Farmers State Bank of Western Illinois

August 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Farmers State Bank recently donated $4,200 to fourteen area 4-H groups for the purpose of supporting youth in agriculture. These 4-H clubs each received $300 from Farmers State Bank: 1. Alexis All Stars 2. Country [FULL STORY]

100 Years For New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry

August 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry celebrates 100 years this weekend. It’s a great milestone says New Boston Mayor Chris DeFrieze. Fish and chicken dinners are served Saturday from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Aledo TIF District Nearing Sunset; New TIF Being Considered

August 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The final months of the City of Aledo’s TIF district winding down. The sunset date is December of 2021 with the final increment in 2022. But the city is looking at creating a new TIF [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Talks Facility Needs; Outreach Meetings & Community Surveys Part Of Process

August 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County School District residents receiving surveys about future facility needs. Input is being sought on a variety of options—consolidating the elementary schools and building a new K-through-5 facility in Joy; updating existing elementary facilities; [FULL STORY]

Heat In Forecast This Week; Triple Digit Heat Indices Expected

August 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

Very warm air impacting the WRMJ listening area this week. That’s meteorologist Peter Speck with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ on Sunday.

Unit 404 Hosting Community Outreach Meeting At New Boston Elementary School On Sunday

August 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board hosting a Community Outreach Meeting this weekend. The session is Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at New Boston Elementary School. Questions may be submitted in advance by emailing asktheboard@mercerschools.org as well as [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Arrested In Child Porn Investigation

August 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Zone 2 officials have arrested Richard L. Hockenberry, a 77-year-old male of Viola, for 2 counts of Possession of Child Pornography (Class 2 Felony). On Wednesday, [FULL STORY]

Fair Over, But Other Uses For Mercer County Fairgrounds

August 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Fair Board promoting year-round use of the fairgrounds. The site serves as a perfect location for camping and other events says Fair Board President Rex McWhorter. The camping fee is $25 a [FULL STORY]

Addition Being Considered For Sherrard Grade School

August 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board talks potential construction projects. A priority list with cost estimates was provided to board members Wednesday night. Among the big-ticket items is an expansion at Sherrard Grade School says Superintendent Alan [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Meet Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Nabb & His Partner Baloo

August 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Nabb Tuesday night. He’s the handler for Mercer County K-9 Unit, named Baloo. Nabb provided a demonstration at the Viola Night Out event.