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Group Of Mercer County Vets Headed On Next QC Honor Flight

A group of Mercer County Vietnam War era veterans headed on the next Honor Flight of the Quad Cities. Mercer County VFW Post 1571 Commander Bill Brown among those going….. Also making the trip next month are Jerry Stineman, Dave…

Mercer County Roots Still A Big Thing For SIU President Dunn

Those rural Mercer County roots continue to play an important role for Southern Illinois University president Randy Dunn.  The Eliza native recently returned home and caught up with WRMJ. Dunn is a 1976 graduate of Westmer High School. He previously…

Winter Weather Advisory Issued For Late Friday Night Into Saturday

FROM THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE IN THE QUAD CITIES…A WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IS IN EFFECT FROM 10 PM THIS EVENING TO 7 PM CDT SATURDAY… * WHAT…Mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 1 to 3 inches, with localized amounts…

Mercer County School Board Approves $443,000 Life Safety Door Project

Several significant life safety projects approved by the Mercer County School Board this week.  Among them, $443,000 for door work throughout the district says Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie. Other projects approved include $47,000 for auditorium scaffolding, $33,800 for auditorium…

6 County Fast Pitch Winners Announced

Winners have been announced in the 6 County Fast Pitch Contest. There were 20 entrepreneurs from Mercer, Henderson, Henry, Knox, Stark and Warren Counties that participated in the competition—sponsored by the University of Illinois Extension.  Aledo Economic Development Director Tarah…

Mercer County School Board Hears From Illinois Gun Owners Rights Rep.

The Mercer County School Board hears from a representative from the group Illinois Gun Owners Rights. Chris Lewis of rural Monmouth was asking the board to consider adopting a resolution–calling for local districts to have the choice to allow teachers…

Galesburg Man Arrested On Stolen Vehicle Charges In Mercer County

A Galesburg man facing stolen vehicle charges in Mercer County.  Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies served an arrest warrant on 23 year old Cordero Dionte Wright yesterday. He was extradited from the Knox County Jail.  Wright is now in custody at…

Primary Turnout 19.25 Percent In Mercer County

Voter turnout light in Mercer County for Tuesday’s primary.  2,346 of 12,125 registered voters cast ballots for an official turnout of 19.35 percent. 1,301 Republicans cast ballots with 1,045 Democrats. In the gubernatorial race, Mercer County Democratic voters chose J.B.…