Month: August 2025

In its 85th year, the New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horse Show is a staple of Mercer County summers. For multiple board members of the event, it’s can’t-miss. Secretary Ann Hank says she’s been to [FULL STORY]

The 85th New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horse Show is this weekend. The event kicks off Thursday and runs through Saturday. Scheduled events include the parade Thursday, the carnival, IPRA Rodeo and more. New Windsor [FULL STORY]

The Rockridge School District starts a new school year Thursday. New Rockridge High School principal Sara Baker spoke to WRMJ this week. Baker previously was dean of students at Moline High School.

The Mercer County School District has postponed its first day of school until Monday because of mold found at the high school. In a message to parents in the school district, the Mercer County School [FULL STORY]

A New Windsor man is charged with attempted first-degree murder after he and a woman were found with multiple lacerations by Mercer County sheriff’s deputies on Wednesday. 44-year-old Michael Licht was arrested on Wednesday morning [FULL STORY]

A man is in police custody after two people were found with lacerations by Mercer County sheriff’s deputies in New Windsor on Wednesday. According to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, deputies [FULL STORY]