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.
Western Illinois Today
Oquawka Fire Department Hopes To Create Fire Protection District
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 have become more of a…
Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Whereabouts Of Peacock
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. He is wanted on a…
Creekside Winery Owner: Mercer County Good Place To Do Business
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 been in operation for three…
WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Koresko Dedicating Many Years & Many Bus Rides To Scholastic Bowl
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.
Mercer County Board Approves Cash Flow Management Plan
The Mercer County Board approves a cash flow management plan. The action taken last night and includes several conditions says County Board Chairman Joe Vann of New Boston. The county board also discussed attempts to increase cash flow by working…
$100,000 Arrest Warrant Issued For Mercer County’s Best Meth Cook
A $100,000 arrest warrant has been issued for the man described as “Mercer County’s best meth cook”. 23 year old Charles Peacock failed to appear yesterday in Mercer County Circuit Court for a hearing on a petition to revoke his…
Rockridge Aiming For Third Straight State Title In IHSA Music Sweepstakes
Rockridge High School is looking for a three-peat in the IHSA music sweepstakes. They won the state title last year and in 2015 and currently have a 99-point lead over Macomb following last weekend’s IHSA State Solo and Ensemble Contest…
Construction On Bike Path To Walmart Intersection Begins This Summer
Bid letting will take place next month for a bike path project that will lead to the Walmart intersection. Mayor Chris Hagloch says 80-percent of the project will be paid for through a federal grant. $535,000 of the project is being…
New Boston Man Avoids Prison Time In Meth Case
A New Boston man placed on two-and-a-half years’ probation and sentenced to 180 days in the Mercer County Jail after pleading guilty to a Class 3 felony meth charge. 44 year old Travis Shoemaker’s fines and assessments will total $5,000—the…