by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Rockridge & Mercer County Score Monday Volleyball Wins
In Monday night volleyball action, Rockridge picked up a non-conference win 25-14, 20-25, 25-11 over Alleman. Mercer County knocked off Wethersfield 25-21, 25-18. And Orion falls to Moline 25-18, 25-19.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Spring High School Football Feels Normal For Rockridge’s Deem
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior quarterback Brayden Deem Monday afternoon. He’s helped lead the Rockets to a 3-and-0 start, but is quick to give credit to the entire offensive unit.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Mercer Extension Office Now Open On Select Days
The Mercer Extension office in Viola back open on a limited basis. The hours are from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. (closed Noon-to-12:30 p.m.) Tuesday and Wednesday of each week. Normal business hours are expected to resume June 1. This…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Guilty Plea In Mercer County Meth Case
An Alpha man placed on 24-months’ probation following his guilty plea to a Class 3 felony meth charge in Mercer County. 21-year-old Riley Adams was also sentenced to 120-days in the county jail with the balance stayed as long as…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Mercer County Criminal Sexual Assault Case Continued To Sept. For Final Pre-Trial
A final pre-trial conference has been set in a Mercer County man’s criminal sexual assault case. 51-year-old Robert Breshears Jr. will be back in Mercer County Circuit Court on Sept 13 with a jury trial scheduled for Sept. 27. The…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Extension Forestry Specialist Previews Mushroom Season
A University of Illinois Extension expert always loves to preview the mushroom hunting season. It’s a great tradition in the spring says forestry specialist Chris Evans. Morel mushrooms are the most popular in the spring, but Evans says there are…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Rain Moves In This Week Along With Cooler Temps
Rain chances increase later this week and more seasonable temps are on the way. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on First Republican Announces Challenge To Bustos In 2022; Charlie Helmick Served In Marines & Former Police Officer
A U.S. Marine Corps veteran seeking to unseat Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos in the 2022 election cycle. Republican Charlie Helmick announced his candidacy over the weekend. His career has included work as a police officer and a stint with…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on Residential Development Agreement On Monday’s Aledo City Council Agenda
The Aledo City Council set to act on a residential development agreement. The property involves the Sponsler Manor Third Addition on the northeast part of town, which was the subject of a special committee meeting earlier this year where Mayor…
by Jim Taylor • • Comments Off on IHSA Baseball, Softball & Track Seasons Start Monday; Will Get Full State Tournament Series
The traditional spring sports under the IHSA modified calendar begin practice on Monday (April 5). That includes baseball, softball and track. Those sports were cancelled last spring, but will get a full state tournament series in 2021. WRMJ Sports Director…