The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department continues to get a steady stream of inmates from Cook County. 25 were brought in last month and more this month. Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says the county receives $50 per day per inmate…
Davenport Woman Regular At Western Illinois Legacy Ride
A Davenport woman has become a regular at the Legacy Ride. The event honors twelve western Illinois soldiers who have died since the start of the War of Terror in 2001. Debbie Rice has been to all of them, including…
Damage To New Boston City Hall After Arson Attempt
New Boston City Hall sustains damage after someone tried to burn the building down. It happened sometime Wednesday night or early Thursday morning. Police Chief Mike DeFrieze spoke with WRMJ Thursday afternoon. Anyone with information on the crime can contact…
Aledo Hopes To Have ‘Hard Water’ Problem Corrected Later This Month
The City of Aledo hopes to have the “hard water” problem corrected later this month. Mayor Chris Hagloch provided an update on the subject at this week’s Aledo City Council meeting. The city has been dealing with the issue for…
Rooth Case Remains ‘Very Active’ Investigation
It’s been nearly two months since former Mercer County Board member Fred Rooth was attacked in his rural Joy farmhouse and authorities continue to seek information on the crime. Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says the case remains a very…
Staley: Relationship With Vann ‘Unique,’ But Productive
Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley says he had a unique relationship with late Mercer County Board Chairman Joe Vann. The two were from opposite political parties and they both had to deal with a jail expansion after first being elected…