The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department continues to get a steady stream of inmates from Cook County. 25 were brought in last month and more this month. Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says the county receives $50 per day per inmate…
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Davenport Woman Regular At Western Illinois Legacy Ride
A Davenport woman has become a regular at the Legacy Ride. The event honors twelve western Illinois soldiers who have died since the start of the War of Terror in 2001. Debbie Rice has been to all of them, including…
Damage To New Boston City Hall After Arson Attempt
New Boston City Hall sustains damage after someone tried to burn the building down. It happened sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Police Chief Mike DeFrieze spoke with WRMJ Thursday afternoon. Anyone with information on the crime can contact…
Aledo Hopes To Have ‘Hard Water’ Problem Corrected Later This Month
The City of Aledo hopes to have the “hard water” problem corrected later this month. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the subject at this week’s Aledo City Council meeting. The city has been dealing with the issue for…
Rooth Case Remains ‘Very Active’ Investigation
It’s been nearly two months since former Mercer County Board member Fred Rooth was attacked in his rural Joy farmhouse and authorities continue to seek information on the crime. Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says the case remains a very…
Staley: Relationship With Vann ‘Unique,’ But Productive
Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says he had a unique relationship with late Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The two were from opposite political parties and they both had to deal with a jail expansion after first being elected…
Livestock Lifestyle More Than Okay For Mercer County Little Sister Hank
Youth working with livestock continues to be a big deal in Western Illinois. Soon to be Mercer County High School sophomore Sheridan Hank has had a good summer already—winning the Grand Champion Beef Female at the Section 4 FFA Fair…
Genesis Opens Home Medical Equipment Store In Downtown Aledo
There’s a new business open in downtown Aledo. Genesis Home Medical Equipment is now occupying the former Stuts Hallmark storefront says Brian Dirksen with Genesis. The new business opened Monday.
Legacy Ride This Weekend
A three-county ride will honor twelve area military personnel who have died since the beginning of the War on Terror in 2001. The event is called the Legacy Ride and takes place this Saturday at 9 a.m. says organizer Ron…
Local Effort Helps Keep Doors Open At VFW
The Mercer County VFW set to host its big fundraiser this weekend. Post 1571’s Bill Brown says day-to-day operations are not cheap. The VFW’s Benefit Golf Outing is this Saturday at Hawthorn Ridge.