The IHSA will crown the first ever state champs in Esports later this school year. Over 100 schools are already signed up for the state tournament series says the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson. Member schools have until Feb. 1 to enter…
A local church readies for another year of offering a community Christmas dinner. It’s something that started over 40 years ago for the Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo. Kyle Koresko helps organize the event. Delivery will start at Noon in…
Local donors needed for this week’s Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Drive. The holiday season is traditionally a slower time for donations and supplies are running low says the agency’s Joe Zydlo. The local blood drive is Tuesday from…
A local school administrator receives an ag advocacy award. The honor goes to Mercer County School District superintendent Scott Petrie. The award is from the Illinois Leadership Council for Agricultural Education.
WRMJ caught up with Scales Mound head basketball coach Erik Kudronowicz on Saturday. The small school is located in northern Illinois with an enrollment of just over 70 kids and over 20 are on the boys basketball team. The Hornets…
The Rockridge Rockets held Mercer County in check all night long en route to a 54-26 win Friday night. The Rockets were led in scoring by Nate Henry with 24 points. Carson Klemme added 12 points and Jase Whiteman pitched…
In an emergency meeting, the Rockridge School Board rescinds a mask optional policy heading into the New Year. The special session held Thursday night. Board members Frakes, Parchert, Bell, and Scharer voted to rescind. Board members Faith, Workman, and Marty…
A canoe/kayak launch and viewing deck project continues to take shape at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge near Keithsburg. An update from Visit MerCo’s Kasi Henshaw. Port Louisa was established for the protection of migratory birds. The 1,400-acre Keithsburg…
The Mercer County School District being impacted by COVID. New Boston Elementary is in remote learning and the Mercer County Intermediate School holiday concert was postponed Wednesday night due to COVID. Also, the junior high wrestling program has been shut…
Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information regarding the theft of street signs in the Fyre Lake area. In late November it was reported that several street signs and posts were taken from Fyre Lake. These signs have not been located…
