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Rockridge NHS ‘Lip Syncs’ For Important Cause

February 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge National Honor Society has a little fun over the weekend and also raises money for an important cause. Senior Ashley Minyard was involved in the effort. Minyard is hoping the Rockridge NHS can [FULL STORY]

Suspended Drivers License Complaint Leads To Meth Charge

February 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announces another meth arrest. The latest one occurring Saturday. Trevor Shoemaker of New Boston was taken into custody by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge vs. Alleman Regional Championship Mash-Up

February 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ audio play-by-play highlights of Friday night’s Rockridge vs. Alleman regional championship game at Mercer County High School won by the Pioneers in overtime 67-63.

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Seeks Video Of Reynolds Fire

February 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is seeking help from the public regarding a fire in the Reynolds area. On February 20th at approximately 6 a.m., the Reynolds Fire Department responded to a house fire at [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Whiteman’s Postgame Interview Following Regional Championship Loss

February 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge head coach Toby Whiteman following the Rockets regional championship loss to Alleman in overtime last night.

WRMJ Sportsline: Speaker Promotes Wrestling & Eagles

February 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County wrestling coach Steve Speaker in-studio Saturday morning on the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:

Rockets Lose Late Lead, Fall in OT; Annawan Bravettes Reach 1A State Title Game

February 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

After Rockridge held a 25-23 halftime lead and a 52-47 advantage with 1:07 to play, a 7-2 Alleman run forced overtime at 54. The Pioneers then won the overtime period 13-9, capturing their first regional [FULL STORY]

State Wants To Revoke Violent Sex Offender’s Conditional Discharge

February 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

A violent sex offender returns to Mercer County Circuit Court next week. The Illinois Attorney General’s office wants to revoke the conditional discharge of 46 year old Darin Brock after he was arrested last month [FULL STORY]

Madigan Forming School Funding Task Force

February 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

Governor Bruce Rauner took a shot at fixing Illinois’ schools, and now the state’s most powerful Democrat is taking his turn. House Speaker Mike Madigan yesterday announced he’s forming a task force to look at [FULL STORY]

Small Illinois County Looking At Consolidating Services With Nearby County

February 24, 2017 Ty Taylor

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 [FULL STORY]