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Whiteman Steps Down As Rockridge Hoops Coach

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Toby Whiteman has resigned as head basketball coach at Rockridge. He compiled a 151-and-26 mark in six seasons with the Rockets, including two state appearances. Whiteman will continue to teach in the district.

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Looking For Burglary Suspect

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information on the whereabouts of a wanted man. 25 year old Jakobe C. Benson is being sought on a burglary warrant. His last known address is Rock Island. If [FULL STORY]

Weaver: Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force Report Good Starting Point

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver applauds the work of Governor Bruce Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force. They issued their findings last month and Weaver says the report provides a great starting point for lawmakers. Henderson-Mercer-Knox-and-Warren [FULL STORY]

WIU School Of Ag Hosts Open House Friday

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture hosting an open house for prospective students this week. The Director–Dr. Andrew Baker says the school offers a strong pathway to many different ag careers. The open house [FULL STORY]

Eagles Nipped By Titans, Track Teams Sweep West Central

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Monmouth-Roseville scored two runs in their final at bat to beat Mercer County 7-5 in high school softball action Tuesday at Northside Park. Mercer County took a 5-4 lead after five innings but the Titans [FULL STORY]

Local FFA Chapters Represented At This Weekend’s FFA State Proficiency Awards Competition

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local FFA chapters will be well represented at this weekend’s FFA State Proficiency Awards competition. The event is Saturday at the University of Illinois in Champaign and Nathan Flickinger of Rockridge will be there. He [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Smooth Skovronski Off To Smooth Start

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior shortstop Brandon Skovronski on Monday night. He opened the season with three hits and three RBI.

IDNR Offers Hunter Education Safety Course In Keithsburg This Weekend

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offering another local hunter education safety course. Allen Henshaw of Keithsburg has served as a certified IDNR instructor for many years. The latest two-day class is from Noon-to-5 p.m. [FULL STORY]

City Continues To Look For Buyer For Button Building

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council approves entering into an agreement with a realtor to sell the Button Building. The action taken last night says City Attorney Mark Walton. The property is appraised at $217,500.

Golden Eagles, Rockets Split Openers

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge met each other in baseball and softball to open the 2017 season on Monday afternoon. At Northside Park in Aledo, the Golden Eagles shut down the Rockets 6-0. Jeff Garrett threw [FULL STORY]