WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County FFA president Brynn Bergen today. She was recognized recently for an essay she authored in a GROWMARK contest.
A Lesson In Cooperatives From Mercer County Senior Bergen
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Terry Sex Assault Case Continued To Later This Month
An Aledo man’s criminal sexual assault case has been continued to later this month. The delay announced today in Mercer County Circuit Court for 20 year old Gunner Terry. He faces five Class X felonies stemming from alleged incidents involving…
Former Sherrard School Bus Driver Pleads Guilty To Reckless Driving In March Accident
A former Sherrard school bus driver has pleaded guilty to a Class A misdemeanor of reckless driving in connection with an accident last year. 34 year old Dustin Leath of New Windsor was placed on 12-months court supervision and fined…
Mercer County’s Kirwan On Hand For Trump’s Address At AFBF Convention
Mercer County farmer Jeff Kirwan on hand for President Trump’s address at the American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual convention this week in Nashville. He was happy to hear the President bring up topics like NAFTA. Kirwan says another good sign…
Galesburg Man Charged With Aggravated Battery To A Child In Mercer County Case
A Galesburg man has been charged with a Class 3 felony of aggravated battery to a child in Mercer County. 34 year old Jason Glidden made his initial appearance in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning. A preliminary hearing is…
Pre-Trial Continued For Sherrard Man Accused of Running Over Mercer County Deputy
A pre-trial continuance for the Sherrard man accused of running over a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy in late November. 29 year old Jesse Walsh appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning with the matter continued to February 13th. He…
New Boston Man Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge In Grooming Case
A New Boston man originally charged with a Class 4 felony of unlawful grooming has pleaded guilty to a reduced charge. 24 year old Isaiah Urquiza was accused of using a “cellular phone in an attempt to entice a minor…
WRMJ Interview: Western National Roundup Experience For Olson & Rockridge FFA Livestock Judging Team
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with 2017 Rockridge grad Brittany Olson this morning. She is a member of the Rockridge FFA livestock judging team that just returned from the Western National Roundup in Denver. The team also consists of…
Archery Deer Numbers Up In Mercer County
So far this archery deer hunting season, Mercer County hunters have taken in 496 deer, which is up 91 from the same period a year ago. Statewide, archery hunters have harvested 55,700 deer, which is up over 4,000 from last…
Former Westmer Coach Honored In Central Illinois
A Hall of Fame coach that got his start at Westmer was honored over the weekend in central Illinois. Neil Alexander had the court at Lincoln High School named in his honor on Saturday says Lincoln superintendent Bob Bagby. Alexander…