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Ameren Illinois Offering Advice On Generator Use

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Power outages can happen any time of year but a temporary power option that many choose during these outages is a generator. Ameren Illinois is highlighting the importance of how to use one safely. The [FULL STORY]

Sponsors Needed For 2020 Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse

August 31, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Christmas Clearinghouse is ramping up for the 2020 holiday season. The program pairs needy families with sponsors who provide a Christmas food basket. The Mercer County Jaycees also provide toys for the [FULL STORY]

Rising Illinois COVID-19 Numbers Concerning State Officials; They’re Increasing In Mercer County Too

July 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

State officials say they are very concerned about the rise in COVID-19 cases in Illinois. They are also on the rise in Mercer County with 14-cases since July 16th and 43 overall. Statewide, the Illinois [FULL STORY]

Campground For Hawthorn Site; Bieri Seeks Mercer County Non-Highway Vehicle Ordinance

July 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hears from local businessman Mark Bieri. He confirmed Monday night he is the buyer for Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course. His plans are for a campground at the property. He asked aldermen [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: A Discussion In Youth Sports During A Pandemic; Balmer Involved In Aledo YSF Football Program Since 1999

July 16, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor sat down with Tab Balmer Thursday night. Balmer has been involved in the Aledo YSF youth football program since its beginning in 1999. Youngsters grades 3rd through 6th can play, [FULL STORY]

Swanson Keeping Lyme Disease Awareness At Forefront

May 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson continues to bring attention to Lyme Disease. He has again sponsored a resolution declaring May as Lyme Disease Awareness Month in Illinois. Click here for the Illinois Tick Surveillance Map.

WRMJ Listening Area Under Winter Storm Watch Thursday Night/Friday Morning

April 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE–QUAD CITIES…WINTER STORM WATCH IN EFFECT FROM 7 PM THURSDAY THROUGH 7 AM FRIDAY MORNING… * WHAT…Heavy snow possible, with snowfall rates up to an inch an hour. Total snow accumulations [FULL STORY]

Threat For Severe Weather This Weekend

March 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

Severe weather possible for Saturday. Meteorologist Tim Gross with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities spoke with WRMJ Friday morning. The Storm Prediction Center has a moderate risk of severe storms Saturday [FULL STORY]

4-H Soup Cook-Off This Weekend At Aledo Fire Station

March 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County 4-H invites the community to join them for their annual Soup Cook-Off this Saturday from 5-to-7 p.m. at the Aledo Fire Station. This is a free supper with all food donated by 4-H [FULL STORY]

‘The Edge Of Country’ Preempted By Illinois Basketball March 8

March 2, 2020 Cynthia Stoner

WRMJ’s “The Edge of Country” will not air on Sunday, March 8, due to coverage of Illinois basketball. “The Edge of Country” will come to you again on Sunday, March 15, at 6 p.m. with [FULL STORY]