The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Thursday announced twenty-eight additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 297 cases. The latest cases include: 2 males in their 70s 2 males in their 60s 5 males…
Some progress in labor talks between the Mercer County Board and the union representing courthouse, sheriff’s department and highway department employees. Karl Drapeaux is with Local Operating Engineers 150. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday afternoon. The last contract expired in…
Friday will be a remote learning day for all students in the Mercer County School District. The decision follows an employee at Mercer County Intermediate School and an employee at New Boston Elementary School testing positive for COVID-19 and also…
WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher Thursday morning. The two discussed the IHSA’s decision to defy the Governor and allow for a high school basketball, but leaving the decision up to local schools.…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School cross country coach Joe Lopez Thursday morning. The Tigers claimed the regional title last weekend at Saukie Golf Course in Rock Island and will now compete at this Saturday’s sectional…
Western Illinois University continues to promote dual enrollment opportunities for local high school students. Western’s Dual Enrollment program offers high school juniors and seniors the opportunity to enroll in college-level courses, including a variety of classes that count toward WIU…
The IHSA is moving forward with a high school basketball season, despite Governor J. B. Pritzker saying the sport would be “put on hold” this winter. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson realizes there could be some ramifications from the state.…
The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special board meeting on Wednesday, October 28, 2020, where the Board provided the latest information on the IHSA’s winter sports season. The Board voted to move the sport…
Tatum Taylor (WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor’s daughter) had a chance to interview Cora Whitenack about the Mercer County High School cross country season. Both the Mercer County boys and girls cross country teams are headed to the sectional this…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County State’s Attorney candidates on the WRMJ Focus program Wednesday morning. Meeghan Lee: Grace Simpson:
