Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information regarding a burglary to an outbuilding at a residence in Preemption. On September 9th a resident in Preemption discovered that several tools were missing from an outbuilding. Most of the tools were DeWalt brand…
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The Future Of Youth & Junior High Tackle Football Up For Debate
What does the future of tackle youth and junior high football hold? With declining participation numbers at the high school level, local coaches are weighing in on what impact the lower levels play in cultivating the sport. Rockridge head coach…
Mississippi River Pool 17 Open For Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt Next Month
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources managed site of Mississippi River Pool 17 near New Boston will be open to youth hunting during the Illinois Youth Firearm Deer Hunt next month. The season is October 7th through 9th and IDNR’s…
Next Mercer County Red Cross Blood Draw Sept. 19th
Hurricane destruction in the south also leading to a blood shortage nationwide. And locally you can help out. The next American Red Cross blood draw is next Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mercer County VFW. Joe…
Sherrard Getting Architectural Drawings & Going Through Bidding Process For New Wrestling Room & Wood Floor
The Sherrard School Board moving forward with architectural drawings and going through the bidding process for adding a new wrestling room at the high school and installing a wood floor for the main high school gym. Superintendent Alan Boucher says…
Aledo City Council Exploring Upgrades To City Hall
The Aledo City Council looking at upgrades to City Hall. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the city will pay Klingner Associates $7,800 for interior space planning.
WRMJ Sportsline: Hofer, Graves, Monson & Filler Interviews
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Andrew Hofer, Sam Graves, Scott Monson and Chip Filler on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning: Andrew Hofer: Sam Graves: Scott Monson: Chip Filler:
Two More Meth Arrests In Mercer County
Two more meth arrests made in Mercer County. Deputies responded to a report of a suspended driver traveling around Keithsburg on Thursday. The driver—Michael Abbott of Muscatine was cited for driving while license suspended. Further investigation led to possession and…
Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Friday Night College Football Games & Longing For Two Class Basketball
The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of Friday night college football games competing with high school games. The two also talk about wanting a return to two-class basketball.
Mercer County 9/11 Remembrance Ride This Saturday
The 4th Annual Mercer County 9/11 Remembrance Ride planned for Saturday. This year, the proceeds will benefit the Viola Fire Department, which is the final stop on the ride says Viola volunteer firefighter Jim Morrison. Sign-up for the ride begins…