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Safe Families Program Now Available In Mercer County

February 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

A new program is now available in Mercer County providing temporary safe homes for children in difficult circumstances. The effort is a partnership between a Davenport based group called “Safe Families” and the First Baptist [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Amends Liquor Control Ordinance

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has amended the county’s liquor control ordinance. It pertains to elected officials says County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The county board approved the change this week.

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Humphrey Battles His Way To 100-Plus Wins For Tigers

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the Sherrard senior wrestler Taylor Humphrey this morning. He picked up his 100th career victory earlier this season and is a qualifier at this weekend’s Byron 1A sectional. [FULL STORY]

Bustos To Make Decision On Gubernatorial Run Later This Month

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos says she should know in about a month if she’s going to run for governor. Bustos said earlier this week she hopes to decide on her political future by about [FULL STORY]

Results From Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Super Bowl Weekend Enforcement

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The results are in from added enforcement during Super Bowl weekend by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. The detail was funded through a grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. The extra enforcement resulted in [FULL STORY]

City Of Aledo Continues Help With Boosters & Fair

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will continue its sponsorship of two local causes—the Mercer County Fair and Mercer County Athletic Boosters. The action taken last night by the Aledo City Council says Mayor Chris Hagloch. The [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Department Handles Eight Accidents This Week

February 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Foggy and snowy weather the last couple of days has kept the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department very busy. Deputies have handled eight traffic crashes on area roads. Some minor injuries have been reported, but none [FULL STORY]

Plans For 2017 Rhubarb Fest Move Forward With New Co-Chairs

February 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

Plans are in motion for the 2017 Rhubarb Festival. And new co-chairs are leading the charge with Pam Myers and Pam Ricke replacing festival founder Darlene Johnson. The 2017 Rhubarb festival is June 2nd and [FULL STORY]

Button Building Used For ‘Pop-Up Shops’ This Friday & Saturday

February 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo and Aledo Main Street teaming up to give some life to the vacant Button Building. “Pop-Up Shops” will be available Friday and Saturday says Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. [FULL STORY]

Aledo Helps With Water Emergency In Two Nearby Towns

February 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo responds to a water emergency in two nearby towns. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser provided the details to the Aledo City Council this week…. Both situations occurred on January 26th.