Articles by Ty Taylor

A business liquidation auction in Aledo brings much interest today.  3D Concrete in Aledo was on the block.  The property sold for over $200,000 and there was also very active bidding on many pieces of [FULL STORY]

Four local students having a good week with FFA activities. Sherrard’s Ann Weber, Nicholas Close and Matthew Lloyd of Mercer County High School, and Nathan Flickinger from Rockridge High School have won FFA District 1 Proficiency Awards.  [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard FFA president Ann Weber this morning. The junior was also asked to participate in last Saturday’s Sherrard School District Community Forum.

The Oquawka Fire Department is looking to create a Fire Protection District. The issue will be voted on next month. The department has relied on assessments and other voluntary contributions for 127 years, but operations [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the location of the man dubbed “Mercer County’s best meth cook”.  23 year old Charles M. Peacock has a last known address of 2923 117th Avenue Milan. [FULL STORY]

Is Mercer County a good place to do business? John Mital—the owner of Creekside Vineyards & Winery in Preemption says yes.  He spoke to the Mercer County Board on Tuesday night. Creekside’s Preemption location has [FULL STORY]

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County scholastic bowl coach Kyle Koresko this morning. Koresko has coached the junior high team for 16-years and the high school team for 15-years.