An effort underway to get Mercer County properly counted in the 2020 census. Mercer County Better Together and Kyle McEwen is helping lead that cause. April 1st is Census Day. McEwen says it’s very simple to complete the Census…
Mercer County has been issued a final property assessment equalization factor of 1.0000, according to David Harris, Director of the Illinois Department of Revenue. The property assessment equalization factor, often called the “multiplier”, is the method used to achieve uniform…
Illinois Governor J.B. Pritzker is extending the current “stay at home” order through April 30th. The order was supposed to be lifted next week, but the Governor says the state needs to continue working to stop the spread of coronavirus.…
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with former Sherrard High School teacher, coach and athletic director Brady Stromquist. The Cambridge native has been named assistant principal at Monmouth-Roseville High School.
Larry “The Flagman” Eckhardt has passed away. His mission was well documented – lining American flags for funeral processions to honor veterans and first responders throughout the country. He spoke with WRMJ in 2014 when his work was documented in…
At this time, the Churches of Mercer County Food Pantry can no longer accept food donations, but monetary donations can still be made and the pantry remains open says Barb Hill, who helps with the effort. The Churches of…
Over 5,000 cases of coronavirus are now being reported in Illinois in 57 counties. There have been 73 deaths. So will Governor J.B. Pritzker extend the current “stay at home” order? The Mercer County Health Department reported 13 negative COVID-19…
As of Monday afternoon, Mercer County has received 13 negative COVID-19 test results and currently awaiting results for 8 persons of interest. There are no positive test results noted for Mercer County. “Our Communicable Disease Staff monitors all testing…
Mercer County teachers and staff will be holding a car parade for their students on Friday, April 3rd, starting at 4 p.m. in Aledo and continuing to Seaton, Joy, New Boston, and Keithsburg. This will be a fun way for…
The National Weather Service monitoring the Mississippi River with the river above flood stage at Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston and Keithsburg. Hydrologist Jessica Brooks spoke with WRMJ Monday morning. The river was at 17.2 feet at…
