Jim Taylor

15th COVID Death Reported In Mercer County; 61 New Cases

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday reported another COVID-19 related death, a man in his 70s. This brings the total number of Mercer County deaths to fifteen. Mercer County has also experienced another 61 new cases of COVID-19.…

Holiday Yard Sale & Bake Sale Raising Funds For Christmas Baskets For Families In Need

They call it “Dashing Through the Health Department.” It’s a drive-by holiday yard sale and bake sale with proceeds going to Christmas baskets for families in need.   The health department’s Jen Hamerlinck says the drive-by holiday yard sale and…

Viola Man Charged In Sex Assault Case

Two Class 1 felony criminal sexual assault charges have been filed against a Viola man. 50 year old Robert W. Breshears Jr. has posted 10-percent of $250,000 bond. A first appearance/preliminary hearing is set for Dec. 15. The charges are…

Mild December To Continue

Warm air keeping temperatures on the mild side this week and maybe the rest of the month in the WRMJ listening area.   That’s meteorologist Alex Gibbs with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ…

Mercer County Board Picks New Chairman This Week

A new Mercer County Board Chairman will be chosen Monday night. The post had been held by Carlos Sarabasa, but he did not seek re-election to the board last month. Three new board members will also be sworn-in Monday night–Republicans…

Swanson Talks State Budget Challenges

A mounting backlog of unpaid bills and a pandemic stricken economy is adding to more budget problems for Illinois. Not a pretty picture says local State Rep. Dan Swanson. Swanson was re-elected last month. He has served in the Illinois…

Ameren Illinois Among Utilities Committed To Moratorium On Residential Disconnections Through Winter

Struggling to pay your utility bills? Some companies are committing to help customers through the winter, including Ameren Illinois. As the second wave of the pandemic sweeps across Illinois, many are still having a tough time financially. Illinois Commerce Commission…

Aledo Drivers Services Facility Remains Closed Through Early January

Secretary of State Jesse White’s office is closing driver services facilities, including the Aledo location, for another month due to the pandemic. The facilities will be closed through Jan. 4. In the meantime, Secretary of State spokesperson Henry Haupt reminds…

Two More COVID-19 Deaths Reported In Mercer County

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday announced two additional COVID-19 related deaths, bringing the county’s total to fourteen. The deaths included a woman in her 80’s and a man in his 70’s.

WRMJ Audio: Downstate AD & Hoops Coach Won’t Stop Trying; Has Plan For Restarting High School Sports

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Roxana High School athletic director and boys basketball coach Mark Briggs Friday afternoon. He has outlined a plan for resuming high school sports in Illinois, starting in January and finishing in late June.…