Month: July 2023

Even though Floral Hall isn’t being utilized this year at the Mercer County Fair, another structure with significant history continues to be used – the 1880 Pumpkin House. Linda Whitney loves that place. Floral Hall [FULL STORY]

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County Jaycees President Jon Swanson at the Mercer County Fair this week. The group operates a porkchop stand with proceeds benefiting community efforts.

Celebrating a couple of big 4-H milestones this week at the Mercer County Fair. The Hamlet Handy Helpers 4-H Club recognized for 100 years of service. Dave Close became a member back in 1950 at [FULL STORY]

A $10,000 purse and motorcycles traveling over 100 mph. That’s what you’ll see Thursday at the Mercer County Fair with a new attraction this year—flat track racing. Jeff Heirs is with RPM Promotions out of [FULL STORY]

A first year entering a pageant and Sherrard High School senior-to-be Lillian Russell crowned 2023 Mercer County Fair Queen. She spoke to WRMJ just moments after winning the title Tuesday night. First Runner Up – [FULL STORY]

A new addition for this year’s Mercer County Fair. A ribbon cutting was held for Exposition Hall this past weekend. Here’s Fair Board President Rita Williams. The first ever Mercer County Fair was held in [FULL STORY]