The Mercer County Board will select a new County Board Chairman next week week. The position is vacant due to the June 29th death of Joe Vann. The new chairman will serve through December of 2018. The county board meets…
WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Week 1 Opponent Farmington With Big Numbers
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Farmington head football coach Toby Vallas this morning. The Farmers, who finished 11 and 1 last season, host Mercer County in week 1.
WRMJ Interview: Clawson & Golfing Eagles Eyeing Third State Trip In Four Years
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County boys golf coach Darrin Clawson last night. The Eagles are coming off their second trip to state in three years. The first day of practice for the 2017 season is August…
Mercer County Unemployment Rate At 5.1 Percent
The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.1 percent. The June number released yesterday by the Illinois Department of Employment Security and represents a five-point improvement from the same period a year ago. The unemployment rate also decreased from year over…
Mercer County Clerk Bewley Retiring
Mercer County Clerk Phyllis Bewley is retiring. Her August 31st resignation is on next Tuesday’s Mercer County Board agenda. Bewley has been in office for eight-and-a-half years, last being elected in 2014. Her current term runs through December of 2018.…
Ferg’s Public House To Replace La Belle Vie
There’s a new owner and new name for a downtown Aledo business. La Belle Vie is closing Saturday, but 1987 Aledo grad Rick Ferguson will re-open the storefront under a new brand in late August—called Ferg’s Public House. Ferguson hopes…