Jim Taylor

United Grad Named Monmouth College Campus Safety Director

A United High School grad has been named Monmouth College director of campus safety. Nick Ehlen takes over the position. He has been with the college since 2015, where he was working alongside the previous director, Andy Davis, who resigned…

Luminaria Stroll Planned For Mid-August

There won’t be a traditional Relay For Life of Mercer County this summer, but fundraising is still taking place and there will be something called a Luminaria Stroll says organizer Mary Flint.   To purchase a luminaria, visit the website…

WRMJ Interview: Something To Look Forward To; Rockridge’s Henry Has No Complaints With Modified IHSA Schedule

Jeff Henry serves as head football coach, head boys track coach and assistant boys basketball coach at Rockridge High School. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Wednesday evening about the modified IHSA schedule for the 2020/2021 school year.

Retherford Named New Post Commander at Mercer County VFW

There is a new Post Commander at the Mercer County VFW. 2003 Westmer grad Andrew Retherford has a promising outlook on Post 1571’s future.   Retherford served in the U.S. Army. He took over as Post Commander on July 21.

Fire Destroys Viola Home

A Viola home destroyed by a fire early Wednesday morning.   Viola Fire Chief Jim Morrison says firefighters were on the scene until 9:30 a.m.

IHSA Board Approves Modified Schedule For 2020-21 School Year

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for a special meeting on July 29, 2020, where the Board announced its intended plans for the 2020-21 school year. The plan has been sent to the Illinois Department of…

WRMJ Audio: Gov. Pritzker Announces Safety Guidelines for Youth & Adult Recreational Sports; Decision Impacts IHSA

Audio from Governor J.B. Pritzker’s press conference Wednesday. Governor JB Pritzker announced today guidance for youth and adult recreational sports, including, but not limited to, school-based sports, travel clubs, private leagues and clubs, recreational leagues and centers, and park district…

Band Shell Music Thursday

The last chance for musical entertainment at the Aledo Central Park Band Shell this summer. Band Shell spokesman Rusty Ruggles has an update. The Aledo Central Park Main Street Farmers Market is also available Thursday from 4 to 6 p.m.

What Are Those Mysterious Seeds Arriving In Mail; IDOA Trying To Determine Origin & Threat

The Illinois Department of Agriculture getting reports of residents receiving mysterious packages of seeds in the mail, likely from overseas. Don’t open them or plant them says the agency’s Scott Schirmer. Schirmer says IDOA will be sending samples to a…