Jim Taylor

WRMJ Interview: It’s Egg Business, FFA, Student Council & A Bunch Of Other Stuff For Mercer County ‘Go-Getter’ Larson

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School junior Rebecka Larson this morning. She participated in State Senator Chuck Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council last week.  She’s also involved in a bunch of other stuff at the school.

Mercer County Fairgrounds Getting Some Upgrades

We’re still about three months away from the 2019 Mercer County Fair, but some upgrades are being made to the Mercer County Fairgrounds. An update from new fair board president Rex McWhorter. The 2019 Mercer County Fair is July 11-14.

Cyber Security Expert To Speak In Aledo This Weekend

Local seniors invited to a presentation this weekend on cyber security. It’s all about preventing those from becoming victims of online scams says private detective Hale Guyer, who specializes in cyber-crimes. Guyer’s presentation is Saturday morning at 11 a.m. at…

Rural Aledo Man Injured In Weekend Motorcycle Crash

A rural Aledo man seriously injured in a weekend motorcycle accident. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report, deputies were called to a crash scene on Illinois Route 17 at the intersection of 283rd Street in rural Viola on…

Sherrard Assistant To Take Over UTHS Football Program

Nick Welch has been hired as head football coach at United Township High School. He was named to the position last night, according to an Argus/Dispatch report and will also teach social studies at the Quad Cities school. Welch spent…

WRMJ Interview: Long Strange Ride To MLB Included ‘Crazy’ WRMJ Orion Game For Reds Broadcaster Thrall

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Cincinnati Reds radio broadcaster Tommy Thrall today. Thrall spent 2010 and 2011 with the Quad Cities River Bandits and broadcast a few WRMJ games in those two years, including the 2011 playoff game…

Mercer County School Board Looking To Fill Vacancy

The Mercer County Board of Education seeking to fill a Board Member vacancy. Those interested in the position should complete and submit an application form by April 17th. The application form can be obtained at the District office (1002 SW…

More Time-Clock Discussion For Mercer County Board

More discussion on a time clock system for county employees at the Mercer County Courthouse. The issue has received attention at several county board meetings including last week’s. That’s Mercer County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo.