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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]

Mill Creek Watershed Meeting Scheduled For This Week

July 5, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Soil & Water Conservation District planning an informational meeting this week for the Mill Creek Watershed Plan. The session is Thursday, July 8, at 6:30 p.m. at Sherrard High School. Rich [FULL STORY]

Former Sherrard School Board President Up For Appointment To Mercer County Board

July 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Sherrard School Board president is being recommended to serve on the Mercer County Board. Timothy Arbet’s name is on Tuesday night’s regular county board agenda. He would fill a vacancy in District 3.

Vehicles Stolen From Aledo Neighborhoods; Police Also Investigating Several Car Break-Ins

July 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Police Chief Chris Sullivan confirms three cars stolen from Aledo neighborhoods. The crimes occurred late Thursday night or early Friday morning. One of the vehicles was recovered in Aledo and the two others in Viola [FULL STORY]

Numerous Fireworks Shows In Mercer County This Weekend

July 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Plenty of opportunity to see fireworks shows in Mercer County this weekend. Adam McNair discusses the Matherville fireworks set for Saturday night (July 3): There is a special event at the Verdurette House (located at [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Fair Seeks Front Gate Help

July 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Help needed to staff the gate at the 20221 Mercer County Fair. If interested in helping, call Mercer County Fair Board President Rex McWhorter at 309-337-1680. Fair week begins Tuesday, July 13.