The board of directors of the New Windsor Fair, Rodeo and Horseshow voted on Tuesday to cancel the upcoming 81st Annual event, scheduled for August 20-22. The decision was made following released guidelines for Restore Illinois Phase 4, along with…
Here is another summer local history lesson. Prior to the Third Reich and Adolph Hitler, the swastika symbol had a much different meaning. And at one time, Illinois Route 17 through Mercer County—before it was a paved highway, was known…
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Wednesday morning. The IHSA is awaiting on final approval from the Illinois Department of Public Health on Stage 2 “Return to Play” guidelines, which would allow for indoor…
The Mercer County School District surveying parents & students on what they want a new school year to look like. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie Wednesday morning. Right now, the first day…
When school resumes in mid-August how will bussing work? That’s a major issue for rural school districts like Sherrard. There will be some adjustments says Sherrard School District superintendent Alan Boucher. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Tuesday…
Here’s another local history lesson. Keithsburg is home to a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. John “Bid” McPhee grew up in the Mississippi River town in the 1860’s and attended Keithsburg schools through the 8th grade. He would…
The 2020 Farm Progress Show has now been canceled in Boone, Iowa, but show manager Matt Jungmann says a virtual experience is being organized for Sept. 1-3. Jungmann, who farms in the Mercer & Warren county areas, is also…
Here’s a local history lesson. A survivor of the RMS Titanic tragedy in April of 1912 would eventually wind up in Biggsville and then be hired as Aledo High School principal the following fall. The story of Albert Caldwell and…
The Aledo Park District has awarded the contract for tree removal and dirt work for a new baseball diamond project at Northside Park. Jason Danner’s bid of $14,995 was accepted Sunday night. The park district’s Brian King says Danner will…
A quiet Fourth of July holiday in the Mercer County area with a number of COVID-19 cancellations. Matherville fireworks, originally scheduled for this Friday, were canceled last month says spokesperson Brianna Adams. Also, the Dr. Ford Frog Races and…
