Drier conditions in the forecast this week for the WRMJ listening area. David Cousins is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.
Dry Weather Pattern This Week
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Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction Grosses $53,934
Another big success for the Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. $53,934 was grossed at the Friday night event. Evan Wynne showed the grand champion market swine, which brought $7 a pound. The grand champion steer garnered $2.70 a pound at…
Governor: Mask Policies Up To Local Schools
When it comes to mask requirements in the classroom, Governor J.B. Pritzker says it’s important for individual school districts to set their own policies. The state is following CDC guidelines, recommending that students and staff who have not been vaccinated…
Mayor Looking Forward To Residential Development Moving Forward In Aledo
Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch still hoping progress can be made on a new residential development this fall. The project is known as the Sponsler Manor, Third Addition on the northeast part of town. The city has agreed to install gas,…
WRMJ Interview: Author Writes Book Detailing Life Of Mercer County Civil War Soldier
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Saturday Night Demo Derby Tradition Continues At Mercer County Fair
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WRMJ Audio: A Normal IHSA Summer; Programs Working Out For Next Season
Summer workouts continue for local high school sports programs. Coaches can utilize up to 20 contact days this summer compared to the normal 25, but it’s much better than last summer says Mercer County High School cross county coach Peter…
Youth Livestock Auction Friday At 6 P.M.
It was a virtual event last year, but back to live in-person bidding for the 2021 Mercer County Youth Livestock Auction. Mike Peterson helps organize the event. The auction is set for 6 p.m. Friday in the hog barn. You…
Local Farm Bureaus Hosting Agriculture Conservation Education Event At Lake George
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