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Keithsburg Man Headed To Prison In Sex Offender Registration Case

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man sentenced to three years in prison for failing to register as a sex offender for a second time. 46-year-old Richard Carle received the punishment Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court after entering [FULL STORY]

Rockridge’s Record Streak Snapped

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge’s (9-1) IHSA record-winning streak in softball was snapped Saturday with a 1-0 loss to Ottawa. The Rockets had just three hits in the loss. Ottawa scored in the top of the fourth inning on [FULL STORY]

State Tourism Attractions & Festivals Grant Program Funding Coming To Mercer County

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Illinois is awarding more than $22-million in grant funding for 89 projects across the state through the Tourism Attractions and Festivals Grant program and the Mercer County Family YMCA is one of the recipients. They’re [FULL STORY]

Former Keithsburg Officer’s Theft & Official Misconduct Case Continued To May

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

A former Keithsburg police officer’s theft and official misconduct case has been pushed to later this spring. 52-year-old Thomas Bennett of Seaton was scheduled to appear in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday for a pre-trial [FULL STORY]

Business Spotlight – Frick & Fell Home Sales Brokered By EXP

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today John Hoscheidt will talk with Zach Frick with Frick & Fell Home Sales brokered by EXP. They will talk about Frick & Fell Home Sales changing brokerages one year ago and how that’s gone, [FULL STORY]

Nancy J. Forrest – Services 4/12/23

April 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

Nancy J. Forrest, 91 of Sherrard, Illinois, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at home. Visitation is 10 a.m. to 12 p.m., Wednesday, April 12, at Fippinger Funeral Home, Aledo. The funeral services will directly [FULL STORY]

IHSA Looking At New Boston For IHSA Bass Fishing Postseason Site Next Year

April 9, 2023 Ty Taylor

It looks like Mercer County will be home to an IHSA bass fishing sectional next year. The IHSA’s Kurt Gibson says the New Boston area is a perfect location. The IHSA has hosted a bass [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Tops Rockridge For Basala’s 200th Win

April 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard edged Rockridge 2-1 in baseball Thursday in Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division play. Sam Crownover went 1-3 with an RBI and Maddux Harksen earned the win, allowing one run over six innings pitched. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Manager Wins Bracket Challenge; Donates Winnings To Local Food Pantry

April 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Jenna Preston gets the title of “2023 College Basketball Bracket Expert”. She won the Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader’s Bracket Challenge—where you donate your winnings to a local cause. Preston [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: New MERCO AD, Softball Coach Murray Excited For Opportunity

April 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with new Mercer County High School Athletic Director Dustin Murray Friday. Murray is also in his first season as varsity softball coach after serving as an assistant in the program for five years. [FULL STORY]