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Dry Weather Pattern For Holiday Weekend

July 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Independence Day weekend should include an extended period of dry weather. That’s meteorologist Alex Gibbs with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning.

WRMJ Audio: A Lesson In “Farm Math” From Mercer County Producer Chad Bell

July 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local farmer Chad Bell took to social media on Wednesday following the latest planting intentions and quarterly stocks numbers released by the USDA. The information resulted in sharp increases in the volatile commodity market. Bell [FULL STORY]

July 4th Frog Races Canceled This Year

July 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

No frog races this year in Aledo. A variety of factors leading to the cancellation of the July 4th event. The decision was made last month says Aledo Exchange Club member Ron Moffitt. The exchange [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Warning Of Car Break-Ins & Vehicle Thefts

June 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Office has responded to multiple vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts over the spring and early summer. These incidents appear to be connected to the rampant vehicle burglaries and vehicle thefts that [FULL STORY]

Firecracker Race & Fireworks At Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway This Weekend

June 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway celebrating the Independence Day weekend with a special event on Friday. Chad Kinsey opened the dirt track earlier this year. You can follow on Facebook at Viola Boyz Backroad Speedway. [FULL STORY]

Band Shell Hosting Thursday Night Music

June 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

Another Thursday night of Aledo Central Park Band Shell entertainment. Band shell promoter Rusty Ruggles says more musical entertainment is planned for July 29 and August 5. Aledo Main Street will be hosting Cinema at [FULL STORY]

Ewing Talks Delta Variant Threat

June 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

State public health officials worry that the Delta variant of COVID-19 will be the dominant strain in Illinois by this fall. Reaction from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. 6,429 Mercer County residents or [FULL STORY]

Year 53 For Matherville Fireworks; Show July 3rd

June 30, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Matherville Fireworks Association happy to be back in 2021. Volunteer firefighter Adam McNair helps promote the display and he really missed last year’s show. This marks the 53rd year for the Matherville Fireworks Show [FULL STORY]

148-Grams Of Meth Seized In Oquawka Bust

June 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) West Central Illinois Task Force (WCITF) served a narcotics search warrant at 1552 Township Road 2550 North, Oquawka, on June 25th. The WCITF was assisted by [FULL STORY]

Determining Cutest Pet In Mercer County; Contest During Fair Week

June 29, 2021 Ty Taylor

Who has the cutest pet in Mercer County? The group FurEver Friends for Mercer County plans to answer that question during Mercer County Fair week. Submit a photo of your pet and then voting takes [FULL STORY]