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WRMJ Sportsline Interview: WQAD’s Randazzo Invests Love, Sweat & Tears (Of Joy) Into Job
WQAD Sports Director Matt Randazzo joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2:
Month: March 2017
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: Kelley Wants To Watch Son Play
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mike Kelley Friday night. He resigned as Sherrard basketball coach this week after three seasons in the position.
Western Illinois Today
Sherrad High School Receives Threat Via Social Media App
Police were called to Sherrard High School today after a threat of a shooting was found on a social media app. Unit 200 superintendent Alan Boucher says they acted immediately to determine if the threat [FULL STORY]
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Talking High School Sports On The Radio: When Adolph Rupp Coached High School Hoops In Illinois
The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of legendary college basketball coach Adolph Rupp. He spent 42 years as head coach of the University of Kentucky. [FULL STORY]
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Rockridge’s Whiteman Earns All-State Honors
Rockridge senior Gentry Whiteman has earned 1st team all-state honors from both the Associated Press and Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. The recognition was announced yesterday. Whiteman averaged 21-points and 4-assists this season for the 20 [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Kelley Resigns As Sherrard Hoops Coach
Sherrard School Board superintendent Alan Boucher confirms that varsity boys basketball coach Mike Kelley is resigning. The Tigers finished 9 and 19 this season. Kelley had held the basketball position for three years.
Western Illinois Today
3D Property Brings $230,000 At Auction
A business liquidation auction in Aledo brings much interest today. 3D Concrete in Aledo was on the block. The property sold for over $200,000 and there was also very active bidding on many pieces of [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Genesis Medical Center Aledo Awarded Two Grants
Genesis Medical Center Aledo awarded a couple of grants. The funding will be used for two different programs says Al Zwilling with the Mercer Foundation for Health. Zwilling announced the grants at this week’s Aledo [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Local Students Fare Well In FFA Competition
Four local students having a good week with FFA activities. Sherrard’s Ann Weber, Nicholas Close and Matthew Lloyd of Mercer County High School, and Nathan Flickinger from Rockridge High School have won FFA District 1 Proficiency Awards. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Weber Advocates For Agriculture
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard FFA president Ann Weber this morning. The junior was also asked to participate in last Saturday’s Sherrard School District Community Forum.