One of Illinois’ smallest counties is looking to get creative to solve the ongoing budget problem. Stark County is one of a dozen counties in the state with less than seven thousand people. And one of several counties struggling to…
Attorney Representing Mercer County Meth Defendant Arrested On Controlled Substance Charges
An attorney representing a Mercer County meth defendant facing controlled substance charges. 45 year old John G. Steckel of Rock Island is charged with Class 1 and Class 4 felony counts in Rock Island County. He was arrested in the…
LaHood Favors Repealing & Replacing Obamacare
The first vote to repeal and replace Obamacare could come next month. But one Illinois Congressman says it won’t be the last vote. Repealing and replacing Obamacare is not like flipping a light switch. Congressman Darin LaHood tells the Illinois…
WRMJ Interview: Scholastic Bowl A Big Deal For Mercer County’s Newswander
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Taylor Newswander this week. She has participated in scholastic bowl for six years.
Pioneers Advance To Regional Finals
The Alleman Pioneers advanced to the Class 2A Mercer County regional championship game with a 53-47 win over Orion Wednesday night in Aledo. The Pioneers outscored the Chargers by 12 at the free throw line to propel them to the…
Domestic Dispute Leads To Charges In New Windsor
A domestic dispute in New Windsor leads to charges. 40 year old Erik Detamore of New Windsor was taken into custody early this morning by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. He was arrested for domestic battery. Detamore is being held in…