WRMJ RADIO

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Pushing IHSA Baseball & Softball Calendar Back Three Weeks

March 17, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of the IHSA baseball and softball calendar and pushing the start of the season back three weeks.

WRMJ Interview: Flickinger Proud Of Rockridge’s FFA Tradition

March 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Nathan Flickinger this week. He is a member of the school’s FFA chapter and a recent District 1 Proficiency Award winner, sending him to the state [FULL STORY]

New Boston Opens Fitness Center

March 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

New Boston residents now have access to a fitness center. Mayor Chris DeFrieze says the fitness center opened last month. The membership fee is $10 per month for individuals or $20 for families. Payment can [FULL STORY]

70 Employers At BHC Job Fair Later This Month

March 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College hosting a job fair later this month. Around 70 employers will be available at the event on Wednesday, March 29th from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. The Job Fair will be at [FULL STORY]

Three Aledo Police Officers Recognized

March 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three Aledo police officers getting high praise for recent work in criminal cases. Police Chief Chris Sullivan announced the recognition at a recent Aledo City Council meeting.

Westmer Grad Named Mercer County Jr. High Principal; Dengler Hired As Eagles Volleyball Coach

March 16, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Westmer grad has been hired as the new principal at Mercer County Junior High School. The Unit 404 Board of Education employed Tim Sedam last night. He will begin his new job August 1st. [FULL STORY]

Local Producer: Mild Winter Means Great Cover Crop Growth; But Could Create Planting Challenges

March 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Even with a record warm winter, a local producer says most farmers will still look at the calendar to determine when they plant. Chad Bell farms near Viola. Bell utilizes cover crops and the mild [FULL STORY]

Second ‘Pop Up Shops’ At Button Building This Week

March 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo and Aledo Main Street again teaming up to use the Button Building for “Pop Up Shops”. Aledo Main Street Executive Director Dana Murphy says the first “Pop Up Shops” were held [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces Boys Basketball All-Conference Team

March 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The unbeaten Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division champion Rockridge Rockets and the Orion Chargers both placed two players on the boys basketball all-conference team for the 2016-17 season. All four were unanimous selections by [FULL STORY]

New Boston Close To Striking Deal For Grocery Store

March 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of New Boston close to striking a deal for a grocery store. The 60-by-50 foot building would be constructed by the city and then leased to the business says Mayor Chris DeFrieze. The [FULL STORY]