Conditions in western Illinois ripe for a dust storm. That’s what happened Wednesday afternoon and evening when high winds whipped up some strange looking clouds says Mercer County Farm Bureau president Michael Zecher. There were several funnel clouds reported over…
The Rockridge High School vocational agriculture program has partnered with a Quad City church to bring fresh produce to the immigrant and refugee community—four tons worth. Jim Taylor reports.
Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos looking for a defined infrastructure plan from President Trump, but says his administration remains too riddled with questions concerning ties to Russia. Bustos made her remarks on the House Floor Wednesday.
Aledo Main Street and the City of Aledo celebrating the completion of a downtown street and sidewalk project. Aledo Main Street executive director Dana Murphy The project was completed last Friday.
Rockridge High School celebrating its music program. A local state lawmaker visited earlier in the week followed by a public recognition for the program winning three straight state titles in the IHSA music sweepstakes says vocal director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger 107…
Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley provided an update to WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor this morning on the ongoing investigation involving the home invasion and beating of 83 year old Fred Rooth at his rural Joy farmhouse over one week…
An independent film crew in Aledo this week shooting a movie. The writer, director and producer is Stephen Folker. He has used the Mercer Market parking lot and Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course as backdrops. You can learn more about the…
Mercer County students will have help paying for their college education during the 2017-2018 school year, courtesy of scholarships awarded by the Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation. The Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation, the charitable arm of the Mercer County…
2017 Mercer County High School graduate Matthew Lloyd has been named the Young Entrepreneur of the Year by the Entrepreneurial Support Network of West Central Illinois for his Lloyd’s Farm Fresh Eggs business. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim…
The City of Aledo plans to create its own raffle and poker run ordinance. Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann brought up the issue at this month’s county board meeting, but City Administrator Erin Knackstedt says the city would be…
