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Railroad Repairs To Close Illinois Route 17 At Alpha Next Week

April 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Transportation announced that Illinois 17 just west of U.S. 150 at Alpha in Henry County will close April 25. The closure is necessary for BNSF Railway to make repairs to its [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above State Average

April 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.1 percent. The number is for March and compares to a 6.7 percent figure from one year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 2004 Sherrard Grad Back Home; Alex Johnson Takes Over Tigers Boys Basketball Program

April 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

Alex Johnson was named head coach of the Sherrard High School boys basketball program on Wednesday night. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning.

WRMJ-Relay For Life Radiothon Is A Big Success

April 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Relay for Life Radiothon was a big success on Monday! Over $7,600 was raised, breaking last year’s record by over $500. Thank you all who called in and made a pledge. We can’t tell [FULL STORY]

IDOT Grant Paves Way For Sidewalk Improvements To Apollo/Mercer Intermediate Campus

April 21, 2022 Ty Taylor

Aledo awarded a $250,000 Safe Routes To School grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The city applied for the grant last September at which time city administrator Chris Sullivan detailed the application. IDOT’s Paul [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Chicago Photojournalist Keeps His Camera Focused On High School Gyms & Rural America

April 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Photojournalist Vincent D. Johnson uses his camera to tell stories. Two of his favorite targets are high school gyms and rural America. He spoke with WRMJ this week about his passion. You can view Johnson’s [FULL STORY]

Davis & Miller Scheduled To Be At Friday Mercer County Republican Event At VFW

April 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Republicans will get an audience with two congressional candidates involved in a hotly contested primary race. Because of redistricting, incumbents Rodney Davis and Mary Miller are now in the same district, which includes [FULL STORY]

Eagles Sweep Heat

April 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County used two strong pitching performances to sweep West Central in a Lincoln Trail Conference doubleheader Tuesday. Freshman Kale Breeden tossed a two hitter, striking out 11 in a 11-1 five inning win in [FULL STORY]

ACE Camp Returns In Mercer County Next Month

April 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

ACE Camp is back this spring. The Ag in the Classroom effort is for around 200 second graders from Apollo, New Boston, Sherrard and Winola elementary schools. They will be at the Mercer County Fairgrounds [FULL STORY]

Plenty Of Rain In Forecast For Remainder Of Week

April 20, 2022 Ty Taylor

Warming temperatures headed our way, but plenty of rain chances for the remainder of the week as well. Jim Hladik is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with [FULL STORY]