Jim Taylor

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County High School & Monmouth College Product Conner Sharp Always Easy To Root For

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with 2016 Mercer County High School grad Conner Sharp Wednesday morning. His senior baseball season has been cut short at Monmouth College due to the NCAA’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.  

WRMJ Audio: Funeral & Visitation Recommendations In Response To COVID-19 Pandemic

WRMJ News Director spoke with funeral directors Annette Speer and Jill Henry Wednesday morning in regards to recommendations for funerals and visitations during the current COVID-19 pandemic.   Press release from Illinois Funeral Directors Association: (Peoria, IL) – This morning,…

Missing Aledo Girl Found Safe

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department reports that a missing Aledo girl has been found safe. 13 year old Keamiah King was reported missing Tuesday at 5 p.m. The sheriff’s department notified WRMJ prior to 9 a.m. Wednesday that she had…

Several Federal & State Regs Relaxed To Help Trucking Industry Move Supplies During COVID-19 Pandemic

Trucks should be flowing more freely after a couple of moves by the federal and state government. RFD Radio Network’s Rita Frazer recently spoke with Kirby Wagner, who serves as assistant director of transportation for the Illinois Farm Bureau.

Genesis Increases Visitor Restrictions

Genesis Health System today is announcing heightened visitor restrictions to protect patients and health care professionals during seasonal influenza and COVID-19 outbreaks. These changes are effective Wednesday, March 18 at all hospital locations of Genesis Health System: Genesis will launch…

Information Sought On Missing Aledo Girl

Local authorities seeking information regarding a missing Aledo girl.  13 year old Keamiah King was last seen at her residence in the 200 block of NE 4th Ave Aledo on 03/17/20 at approximately 5 p.m. Keamiah was last seen wearing…

Larson Wins Republican Nomination For Mercer County Coroner

Incumbent Greg Larson of Sherrard wins the Republican nomination for Mercer County Coroner. He defeated challenger Gary Lucas of Preemption 725 to 569 Tuesday night and now advances to the November general election. Democrats have until August 20th to slate…

Mercer County’s ‘Best Meth Cook’ Back In Custody

Remember the man labeled as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. 25 year old Charles Peacock has now been apprehended in Florida and will be extradited to Mercer County says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. A $100,000 arrest warrant was issued for Peacock…

Mercer County School District Announces Meal Distribution Plan

A reminder from the Mercer County School District for those families that requested meal support. Grab and Go breakfast and lunch will be available on Monday, Wednesday and Friday, starting Wednesday, March 18. Parents or caregivers can stop by between…