There’s been another continuance in the methamphetamine case against a Matherville woman. 25 year old Erica Sandusky appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court today and had her pre-trial conference pushed back to April 4th. She is facing Class X and…
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Appeals Court Rules Former Mercer County Man Re-Sentenced In Sex Abuse Case
A former Mercer County man will be re-sentenced in a sex abuse case. The Third District Appellate Court has made that ruling concerning 47 year old Loren Jasper. He was sentenced to 28-years in prison for Class X and Class…
Aledo Police Department Hosting Community Meetings Over Next Two Weeks
The Aledo Police Department planning a couple of community meetings over the next two weeks. Police chief Chris Sullivan says the meetings begin at 6:30 each night and will be held at the Aledo Fire Station.
Traffic Stop Leads To Cannabis & Weapons Charges Against Aledo Man
An Aledo man facing criminal charges following a traffic stop near New Boston over the weekend. 24 year old Bryan Patrick Lee Askew was taken into custody by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies on Sunday. He has been charged with Possession…
Results From Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Added St. Patrick’s Day Weekend Enforcement
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department conducted extra traffic enforcement during the St. Patrick’s Day weekend. The added patrols resulted in over a dozen citations for various traffic offenses including speeding, operating an uninsured motor vehicle and no valid driver’s license.…
Donors Sought For This Week’s Mercer County Red Cross Blood Drive
Donors sought for the latest Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Drive. Supplies are running low this time of year says Red Cross volunteer Mary Flint. The blood draw is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Mercer…
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Whiteman’s Share Love Of Hoops, Rockridge & Family
Rockridge boys basketball coach Toby Whiteman, his all-state-state son Gentry and father Dave joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in-studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:
WRMJ Interview: Ruggles & MERCO Pep Band Raise Roof At State
WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School band director Rusty Ruggles on Friday. The Golden Eagles pep band was the featured band at Friday’s 3A/4A boys basketball state tournament in Peoria.
Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Pushing IHSA Baseball & Softball Calendar Back Three Weeks
The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the IHSA baseball and softball calendar and pushing the start of the season back three weeks.
WRMJ Interview: Flickinger Proud Of Rockridge’s FFA Tradition
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Nathan Flickinger this week. He is a member of the school’s FFA chapter and a recent District 1 Proficiency Award winner, sending him to the state competition later this month.