As a local church prepares for another Community Christmas Dinner, organizers are remembering the key contributions from a local volunteer. Nancy Watkins of Aledo played a key role in the Messiah Lutheran Church tradition. She passed away in December of…
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Wind Advisory Through Thursday Morning For WRMJ Listening Area
Strong winds moving into the WRMJ listening area and temps will drop through Christmas. That’s meteorologist David Sheets with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Wednesday morning.
Sherrard School District Stressing Importance Of In-House Social Worker Position
How important is the school social worker position? Even in a non-pandemic year it’s vital says Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher. The in-house social worker position is posted on the Sherrard School District website at “sherrard.us” under Employment…
Vacancy On Rockridge School Board
There is a vacancy on the Rockridge School Board. Those interested in the seat may complete an application. The term runs from February 8 to April 2021. Applicants must have lived in Illinois and the district for at least one…
IDPH Director: Still Too Early To Talk Timeline On Return To Play
What is the timeline on high school sports returning in Illinois? Illinois Department of Public Health Director Dr. Ngozi Ezike says right now might not be the best time to decide when to ease mitigations. She says it’s best in…
Mercer County Now at 1,007 COVID-19 Cases
The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting another 23 confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 1,007 cases. At this time there are 57 individuals isolating at home and 5 are hospitalized. Deaths due to COVID-19…
Arrest Warrant Issued In Shooting Death Of Sherrard Teen
The Rock Island Police Department has issued an arrest warrant in the shooting death of a Sherrard teen. 16 year old Dylan McCalester was killed last week. Rock Island Police are seeking the whereabouts of 21 year old Darvion Jawar…
Kirwan Will Continue To Serve As Chairman Of Illinois N-REC
A Mercer County farmer will maintain his key leadership position with the Illinois Nutrient Research Education Council or N-REC. Jeff Kirwan of New Windsor will continue to serve as chairman of the N-REC Board. N-REC Executive Director Julie Hewitt…
Facility Study Reveals $12-to-$14-Million In Health Life Safety Needs For Mercer County Schools
A facility study indicates the five buildings within the Mercer County School District need between $12-and $14-million in health safety life updates just to stay up to code. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie discussed the subject with the school board…
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Another Day With John Marx And Glen Cook
John Marx and Glen Cook joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor for the WRMJ Sportsline on Saturday morning.