Jim Taylor

Restitution Paid In Mercer County Booster Club Theft Case

All $50,000 in restitution has been paid in a Mercer County Athletic Booster Club theft case. 44 year old Angie Dellitt was formally sentenced today in Mercer County Circuit Court. Per terms of the agreement announced in late December, the…

Mercer County Mental Health Action Program Meeting Need

A significant investment in mental health services having an impact in Mercer County. The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program was unveiled last August and involves a number of collaborators. An update from Jen Hamerlinck with the Mercer County Health…

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County Senior Ham Proves It’s Never Too Late; Claims Regional Wrestling Title

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County senior wrestler Tristan Ham this morning.  The 145-pounder claimed a regional title last Saturday after going out for the sport late in the season.

Aledo To Acquire Property Near Cemetery

The City of Aledo moving forward with acquiring a piece of property near the Aledo Cemetery. The issue discussed last night says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The total purchase price is $50,000.

Keithsburg Riverside Campground Receives State Grant Funding

Keithsburg Riverside Campground among 89 park projects throughout the state receiving grant funding. They’ll receive just over $140,000 for improvements. Overall, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is awarding more than $29-million statewide says DNR spokesperson Ed Cross. The Rock…

Ice Storm Warning Issued For WRMJ Listening Area

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES…ICE STORM WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 6 AM CST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Significant icing expected. Total ice and sleet accumulations of two to four tenths of an inch expected. *…

More Lyme Disease Legislation To Be Offered By Swanson

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson has been at the forefront of Lyme disease legislation in Illinois.  He plans to move forward with another bill this session. His latest effort involves insurance coverage for Lyme disease sufferers. The Lauryn Russell Lyme…