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Homestead Exemption Renewal Forms Mailed In April

February 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Supervisor of Assessments office announcing that 2021 homestead exemption renewal forms will be mailed out April 1. Those forms go to seniors, persons with disabilities and disabled veterans. The completed forms should [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post TRAC Wins

February 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers and Rockridge Rockets both posted Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division wins in girls basketball Thursday night. The Tigers ran their record to 4-0 with their second win of the week over [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Makes Domestic Battery Arrest

February 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rural Joy man has been arrested on domestic battery charges. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a domestic disturbance on Wednesday. As a result of the complaint, Stephen Ellis was taken into custody. He [FULL STORY]

Virtual Expungement Clinic Offered To Mercer County Residents

February 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Prairie State Legal Services offering a virtual expungement clinic for Mercer County residents. Attorney Kevin Hempy says an old criminal record can really be an obstacle for those trying to find a job. Those interested [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Back In Purple & Gold; Basala Ready For Tiger Baseball

February 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with 2005 Sherrard High School grad Nick Basala. He was officially hired as head baseball coach of the Tigers Wednesday night.

Sherrard & MERCO Staff Receive Final COVID Dose This Week

February 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Staff at the Sherrard and Mercer County school districts receiving their second and final doses of the COVID vaccine this week. Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing says that’s a nice benchmark. Staff at [FULL STORY]

Eagles Split On The Night, Geese Remain Undefeated

February 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County split their boys and girls basketball match ups Wednesday night. The girls lost on the road at Rockridge while the boys won at home. Orion won an overtime game with Rockridge in Three [FULL STORY]

Class of 2021 Addresses Mercer County BOE

February 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

What’s it been like being a senior during this ongoing pandemic? The Mercer County Board of Education heard from a few members of the Class of 2021 and their parents Wednesday night. Seniors Natalie Finch [FULL STORY]

Ewing Says COVID Vaccine Allocation Slows

February 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

A COVID-19 vaccine update from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. Ewing provides a weekly COVID vaccine update each Wednesday morning at 9:20 on the WRMJ Focus program.

Arctic Cold Front Impacting Price of Natural Gas; New Boston Asking Residents To Reduce Usage Through Next Week

February 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of New Boston is warning residents about the impact the arctic cold front is having on natural gas prices over the next 4 days and potentially through next week. The city is asking [FULL STORY]