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Anderson & Swanson Team Up On Dispatcher Bill

April 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

Legislation classifying dispatchers as first responders has won approval in the Illinois General Assembly. The bill was introduced in the Senate by local State Senator Neil Anderson and carried in the Illinois House by local [FULL STORY]

History Of Northside School Featured At Historical Society Meeting

April 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Historical Society and Essley-Noble Museum getting set for the spring open meeting. The presentation highlights the history of the Northside school, which is now part of an adaptive reuse project involving workforce [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Mercer County Senior Center

April 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Today Kia Winsor will talk with Kim Schaefer from the Mercer County Senior Center. They will talk about the events and activities coming up this spring at the center, the upcoming Mackinac Island bus trip, [FULL STORY]

Senior Spotlight 2022

April 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Senior Spotlight’s will be back beginning on May 9th!

911 Restored For Andalusia, Edgington & Taylor Ridge

April 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Sheriff’s Office is announcing 911 services are available again in three communities. The outage was affecting Andalusia, Taylor Ridge, and Edgington since Sunday. AT&T had been working to restore the emergency [FULL STORY]

Sherrard, Orion Split

April 15, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Orion split on the day in Three Rivers Athletic Conference baseball and softball Thursday. In baseball, Chance Stropes blanked the Tigers 3-0 allowing just three hits. Elsewhere in conference play, Riverdale handled Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Roof Blows Off Mercer County Barn & Hits Power Line Causing Fire

April 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

High winds, power lines, and an old barn serve as the ingredients for a fire Thursday afternoon along the New Boston Blacktop. New Boston Fire Chief Mike DeFrieze says firefighters were on the scene for [FULL STORY]

Aledo Clean-Up Days Set For Week Of April 25

April 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo encourages residents to participate in citywide spring clean-up event by discarding unwanted household items and bulk trash. The city will furnish collection services for large items placed curbside by 4:00 AM [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

A 30-Year Celebration; 2022 Rhubarb Fest Less Than Two Months Away

April 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Plans continue to take shape for the 2022 Rhubarb Festival. An update from Rhubarb Fest committee member Pam Myers. This year’s festival is June 3 and 4. The latest updates are available at aledorhubarbfest.com.

Joy Elementary Location Turned Down; New Boston Elementary To Get New Addition

April 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board of Education takes up more building discussions. On a 4-3 vote Wednesday night, the Unit 404 school board approved seeking bids for a classroom addition and tearing down the three-story portion [FULL STORY]