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COVID Testing Volume Picks Up At Mercer County Health Department

January 6, 2022 Ty Taylor

Volume has picked up for COVID testing at the Mercer County Health Department. Administrator Carla Ewing says that has resulted in a change to the process. You can call the health department at 582-3759 for [FULL STORY]

Minor Accident Between Semi And Sherrard School Bus

January 6, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigating a traffic crash involving a semi and Sherrard School District bus. The minor accident occurred Wednesday morning along U.S. 67. A press release says the semi “side swiped” an [FULL STORY]

Eagles Open New Year With Win

January 5, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County opened up the 2022 portion of their schedule with a win over United in Lincoln Trail Conference boys play. Rockridge went on the road and lost their first game in the TRAC west [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Championship Contributions From Rockridge’s Cierra Bush

January 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge High School’s Cierra Bush Tuesday night. The junior made key contributions in the Rockets championship run at the Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic in Erie last week.

Council Okays TIF Package For Old Service Station Property

January 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved a TIF incentive package for the former Fell Station property. The developer is Ty Cutkomp. The TIF incentive package amounts to just under $80,000. Also Monday night, the council [FULL STORY]

Rockets Stop Titans Again, Eagles Fall At Home

January 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

The new year started off with rematches in girls basketball action. Rockridge and Monmouth-Roseville met for the second time in a week with the Rockets using a 20-0 run in the second half to pull [FULL STORY]

Winter Weather Advisory Tuesday Night Into Wednesday; Blowing Snow

January 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

A winter weather advisory posted for the WRMJ listening area this evening. An update from meteorologist Alex Gibbs from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. The winter weather advisory is in effect from [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Announces Change In COVID Testing

January 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department (“MCHD”) announced changes in the drive through procedures for the COVID-19 testing clinics that will become effective immediately. The changes are as follows: · Testing clinics will run from 8:15 a.m. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Senior Center Closed Indefinitely Due To COVID

January 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

COVID impacting operations at the Mercer County Senior Center. An update from administrator Kim Schaefer. The senior center phone number is 582-5492.

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Fair Queen Getting Ready For State Pageant

January 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County Fair Queen Brooklyn Newswander on Sunday at her send-off celebration. She will compete at the state pageant during the weekend of Jan. 14.