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Prison Sentences Handed Down In Mercer County Meth & Theft Cases

July 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

A New Windsor woman sentenced to four years in prison in a meth delivery case. 39-year-old Marlena Walsh was originally sentenced to 30-months of felony probation, but after multiple probation violations she received the four-year [FULL STORY]

John ‘Bud’ Brown – Services 7/30/22

July 27, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

John “Bud“ Brown, 81 of Viola, IL, died Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at home. On Friday, July 29, recitation of the rosary will begin at 3:30 p.m. followed by visitation from 4 to 7 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Preemption Township Board Takes Final Action On Side-By-Sides

July 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Preemption Township Board follows the wishes of voters and will no longer allow side-by-sides and UTVs on township roads. Preemption Township Supervisor Larry “Pete” Adams says the board’s action supports the results of a [FULL STORY]

Ameren To Help LIHEAP Program

July 27, 2022 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois is working with the state to provide $12-million to help income-qualified customers pay their energy bills. The funding is available through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program. LIHEAP provides relief to aid [FULL STORY]

Former Keithsburg Police Officer’s Court Date Set In Official Misconduct & Theft Case

July 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aug. 16 arraignment date has been scheduled for a former Keithsburg police officer charged with official misconduct and theft. 52-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton faces Class 1, Class 2, and Class 3 felony counts [FULL STORY]

Reynolds Fire Department Honoring Three Longtime Volunteers

July 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Reynolds Fire Department honoring three longtime volunteers next month. Bill Armstrong has been a fireman for 62 years and Ken Yeater has served as a trustee for 39 years and ambulance board member for [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Basala Looking To Start Affiliated Youth Baseball Program At Sherrard

July 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School varsity baseball coach Nick Basala is looking to start an affiliated youth baseball program within the district. He spoke with WRMJ about his plans.

Hockenberry Solicitation Of Murder For Hire Trial Delayed To Next Week

July 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

A jury trial has been continued for a Keithsburg man charged with solicitation of murder for hire. Jury selection was set to begin Monday, but the attorney for 48-year-old Kevin Hockenberry requested the continuance. A [FULL STORY]

Unlocked Cars Easy Prey For Thieves In Mercer County

July 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

They’re being labeled as crimes of opportunity. Mercer County again hit by thieves targeting unlocked cars over the weekend. Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the areas targeted over the weekend were around Matherville and the north [FULL STORY]

Joy Campus Now Home To Mercer County School District Unit Office

July 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

With the new school year, there will be new uses for the Joy campus in the Mercer County School District. That’s where the new Unit Office will be located along with the district’s pre-k program [FULL STORY]