WRMJ and the Relay For Life of Mercer County team up for a Radiothon and raise $3,500 for the effort. Organizer Mary Flint says plenty of pledges were made Monday from 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. This marked the fourth…
Crime Stoppers Seeks Information On Break-In To Aledo Area Business
Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information regarding a break-in to an Aledo area business. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and Aledo Police Department responded to Hyett Furniture/Radio Shack Monday morning at 5:30 a.m. after receiving a report that the front…
Rockridge Wins Third Straight IHSA State Music Title
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge High School Vocal Director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger this morning. The school claimed its third straight state title in the IHSA music sweepstakes over the weekend.
Sherrard Teen Dating Violence Awareness Video Earns Statewide Recognition
A group of Sherrard High School students earning statewide recognition for a teen dating violence awareness video they produced. The “NO MORE Teen Dating Abuse Video Challenge” competition was through the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says media productions teacher…
Plea Date Set For Mercer County Meth Defendant’s Attorney
As a Mercer County woman awaits trial in a meth case, a plea date has been scheduled for her attorney charged in a separate controlled substance case in Rock Island County. 45 year old John G. Steckel of Rock Island…
Sherrard School Board Approves Three Year Contracts For All Building Administrators
The Sherrard Board of Education has approved three year contracts for all building administrators. The action taken earlier this week and includes Sherrard Elementary School principal Konnie Fry; Winola Elementary principal Kari Roberts; Sherrard Junior High principal Rick Basala; athletic…