Local State Senator Chuck Weaver says citizens should be allowed to utilize the state’s expansive outdoor trail systems at this time. He says not for congregating in, but for movement activities—like walking/running, biking, or equestrian activities. All state parks are…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing Thursday morning just shortly after the first positive COVID-19 test was reported in Mercer County.
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) and the Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) today announced the first resident from Mercer County to test positive for COVID-19 (coronavirus). The case is a male between the ages of 60-80. Due to…
What is the farmland market looking like? An update from Dale Jones with Sullivan Auctioneers. With COVID-19 restrictions now in place, auctions have moved to an online virtual format.
Due to an administrative order aimed at reducing the congregation of large numbers of persons at courthouses, a number of April cases have been pushed to next month in Mercer County Circuit Court. Mark Artcher will now appear for a…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Tuesday afternoon. Anderson says if school resumes May 1, the IHSA can still have a spring season complete with a state tournament series. A modified calendar would run…
Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee confirms with WRMJ today that she will be seeking 12-years in prison for Charles Peacock. The man deemed “Mercer County’s best meth cook” is back in the Mercer County Jail after being transported from…
Genesis Medical Center Aledo and the Mercer Foundation for Health promoting another Naturally Slim program. The foundation’s Al Zwilling says you can sign up for the program by calling 582-9256. The spring 2020 program begins in late April and…
An effort underway to get Mercer County properly counted in the 2020 census. Mercer County Better Together and Kyle McEwen is helping lead that cause. April 1st is Census Day. McEwen says it’s very simple to complete the Census…
Mercer County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform…
