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Strong winds rip roof off Mercer County building

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Strong winds rip roof off Mercer County building

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The damage was reported near the intersection of U.S. 127 and State Route 219, east of Coldwater, after 6 p.m.See the Story

Ken Reinhardt, Seaton, 06/14/25

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Ken Reinhardt, Seaton, 06/14/25

It was a dry week into Friday. The county is in the “abnormally dry” category on the latest drought map. A leading weather prediction source has reduced the risk of drought from 60% to 45%. Post spraying of soybeans has…Read Article

Ken Reinhardt, Seaton, 05/17/25

Another rainless week. A few planters are out planting or replanting. Some felt their bean stands were insufficient with beans breaking their necks pushing against crusted soil. Some corn planted in late April before the last rain is having problems.…Seaton · Seaton Read Article

WRMJ Radiothon Brings in $12,872 for American Cancer Society

Farm Country 102.3 (WRMJ) brought its northwestern Illinois listeners together on April 28 for its 2025 Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon. The eight-hour live event raised almost $13,000, surpassing the station's goal to support cancer research and patient care.Mercer County, Illinois · Mercer County Read Article

Ken Reinhardt, Seaton, 05/03/25

We got around an inch of rain mid-week. It was needed for many of the earlier-planted soybeans that were struggling to emerge through crusted soil. I’m half done with corn due to electrical problems with my planter. Many have finished…Seaton · Seaton Read Article

Ken Reinhardt, Seaton, 04/19/25

Another dry week. I finished soybeans, not too impressive since I have the fewest bean acres I can remember. The largest ag retailer in the area says that corn acres increased by over 7% from last fall’s intentions. Some producers…Economy · Seaton Read Article

Illini West softball team falls at Mercer County and Rushville-Industry

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