Hunters and trappers took a preliminary total of 141 bobcats during the 2016-17 Illinois Bobcat Hunting and Trapping Season, but none in the local counties of Mercer, Rock Island, Warren, Henderson and Knox. More than 6,400 people applied for 500…
Medicaid Reimbursements Lagging For GMC Aledo
Even without a state budget, local health care providers are still being paid—but Medicaid reimbursements are lagging as much as four months now says Genesis Medical Center Aledo administrator Ted Rogalski and he says that’s tough on cash flow. State…
WRMJ Interview: Marx Talks Youth Basketball Brawl Column
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Moline Dispatch-Rock Island Argus columnist John Marx last week. Marx penned a column detailing a brawl at a 6th grade youth basketball game.
Rockridge Wrestling: Celebrating Perfection 30-Years Later
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Greg Lane last week. Lane was a member of the 1987 Rockridge wrestling team that finished the season as Class 1A state champs with a perfect 26-0 dual meet record.
Safe Families Program Now Available In Mercer County
A new program is now available in Mercer County providing temporary safe homes for children in difficult circumstances. The effort is a partnership between a Davenport based group called “Safe Families” and the First Baptist Church in Aledo. Jessica Trowbridge…
Mercer County Board Amends Liquor Control Ordinance
The Mercer County Board has amended the county’s liquor control ordinance. It pertains to elected officials says County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The county board approved the change this week.