Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill seeking the public’s help in solving a rash of burglaries in the Matherville area. He says one way to help is through Mercer County Crime Stoppers. If you have any information on the burglaries or…
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50th Year For Keithsburg Boat-In Breakfast This Sunday
The Keithsburg Boat Club celebrates 50 years of the annual “Boat-in-Breakfast” later this month. Organizer Tim Shoemaker is proud of the longtime Mississippi River tradition. This year’s Keithsburg Boat Club Boat-in-Breakfast is Sunday, August 18th from 6 a.m. to…
School District’s Motion To Dismiss Carlson Lawsuit Taken Under Advisement
The Mercer County School District’s motion to dismiss a lawsuit has been taken under advisement by Judge Peter Church. The suit was filed by Bridget Carlson over the 2018 suicide death of her daughter Valerie Carlson. Arguments on the motion…
Child Porn Investigation Leads To 16 Felony Counts Against Viola Man; Bond Set At $500,000
16 felony charges have been filed against a Viola man in connection with a child porn investigation. A search warrant was conducted this morning at the residence of 44 year old James Eric Haley. He is facing a Class X…
Local Farm Bureau Young Leaders Promoting Ethanol Event This Weekend
The Mercer and Rock Island County Farm Bureau Young Leader Group hosting an ethanol promotion this weekend. Miranda Biddle says consumers can save some money at the pump on Saturday. Again, that’s Saturday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.…
Large Police Presence At Viola Residence; Child Porn Investigation Confirmed
A child pornography investigation is underway at a Viola residence. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was at the scene this morning (Thursday) and spoke with Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee. State, local and federal authorities arrived in the…
80th Year For New Windsor Rodeo
The New Windsor Rodeo celebrates 80-years this weekend. A lot of local families have played a role in continuing the tradition says rodeo board president Bryce Weber. The New Windsor Rodeo parade kicks the weekend off Thursday at 5…
Mosquitoes Test Positive For West Nile Virus In Mercer County
Mercer County Health Department confirmed the first positive indicator of West Nile Virus in Mercer County. This is a reminder to all residents to protect themselves and their families by following some simple and effective steps to prevent mosquito bites.…
Tennessee Man Sentenced Later This Year For Theft Of Mercer County Horse Trailer
A Tennessee man found guilty of a Class 3 felony theft charge in connection with a stolen horse trailer from the Joy area. The verdict was rendered Monday afternoon by Judge Peter Church following a bench trial in Mercer County…
Aledo Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison In Viola Burglary Case
An Aledo man has been sentenced to four years in prison in a burglary case. 47 year old Amos Anderson pleaded guilty to the Class 2 felony last June and received the prison term this week in Mercer County Circuit…