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Area Farmers Continue With Efforts To Replenish Food Banks

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Farmers from five area counties continue with efforts to help feed those in need in the region. The Bushels for Hunger program has had great participation from grain producers in Mercer, Henry, Stark, Rock Island [FULL STORY]

Trinity Presbyterian Church Bible Bunch

February 15, 2017 Cynthia Stoner

Area children ages kindergarten through 4th grade are invited to attend “Bible Bunch,” the free after-school ministry at Trinity Presbyterian Church. Bible Bunch is held the first and third Thursday of each month from 3:15 [FULL STORY]

Wonderful Wednesdays at Preemption United Methodist Church

February 15, 2017 Cynthia Stoner

The Preemption United Methodist Church invites you to “Wonderful Wednesdays” each week at 6 p.m. This is a free meal site for those having financial difficulties or needing companionship & fellowship, or for busy parents [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Bailey Cracks Varsity Line-Up, Makes State

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard junior Jarrett Bailey this morning. The 220-pounder cracked the Tigers varsity wrestling line-up this season and has advanced to state.

First ‘Pop Up Shops’ Successful For Aledo Main Street

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Button Building was back in business last weekend. The first ever “Pop Up Shops” were a success says Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy. The “Pop Up Shops” is a joint project between [FULL STORY]

New Boston Teen Pleads Guilty To Meth Charge, Faces Up To Five Years In Prison

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

A New Boston teen faces up to five years in prison when she is sentenced this spring on a methamphetamine charge. 19 year old Brittany Shoemaker entered an open plea to a Class 2 felony [FULL STORY]

Eagles Rally For Senior Night Win

February 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County trailed 12-1 to start the game but rallied to lead at halftime en route to a 59-44 senior night victory over West Central in Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball Tuesday night. In other [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Schmidt Gets Another Crack At State

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Collin Schmidt this morning. The 220 pound junior has qualified for the state wrestling meet for a second straight year.

White Supporting Seat Belts On School Bus Legislation

February 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Illinois Secretary of State Jesse White is announcing his support for new legislation requiring seat belts on school buses. White’s public stance comes just days after a school bus carrying the Teutopolis basketball team was [FULL STORY]

Little Free Libraries

February 14, 2017 Cynthia Stoner

Two “Little Free Libraries” are available for use in New Boston, which is one of the many Townships in Mercer County that is not part of, or served by, a public library district. The premise [FULL STORY]