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WRMJ Sportsline Interview: The WRMJ Story

April 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with WRMJ founder Roger Coleman on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning. WRMJ Owner/General Manager John Hoscheidt also participated in the conversation. Part 1: Part 2:

Mercer County School District Would Be Big Winner Under Evidence Based School Funding Approach

April 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District would be a big winner under an evidence based school funding formula getting attention in Springfield. The bill’s sponsor—State Senator Jason Barickman of Bloomington released numbers this week that show [FULL STORY]

Orion-Sherrard Dominates on the Pitch; Tiger Relays Washed Out

April 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

On the strength of two goals each from Karsyn McCunn & Lydia Clarke, Orion-Sherrard girls soccer thumped Galesburg 8-0 on Friday. O-S limited Galesburg to only two shots on goal, while attempting 31 of their [FULL STORY]

Changes Could Be On The Way For State Basketball Tournament

April 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

The state basketball tournament could be undergoing some significant changes within the next several years. Declining attendance remains a concern, and basically everything is on the table says the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson. And Gibson says [FULL STORY]

Record Crappie Caught In Southern Illinois

April 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

It’s been a great fishing season so far in Illinois, so good that a record has already been broken. Jim Taylor reports.

WRMJ Interview: New Mercer County Boys Basketball Coach Mike Jones

April 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with new Mercer County boys basketball coach Mike Jones this morning. He was hired by the Unit 404 Board of Education Wednesday night.

Mercer County’s Line & Engle Participate On Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two Mercer County High School seniors were among over thirty area students that participated on State Senator Chuck Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council. Dalton Line says it was a worthwhile experience. Stevie Engle also participated on [FULL STORY]

Swanson Opposed To Legislation Impacting Bishop Hill

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Bishop Hill State Historic Site in Henry County could be severely impacted under legislation moving through the statehouse. The bill allows only items manufactured in the United States to be sold in concession areas [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate 5.9 Percent

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is at 5.9 percent. The number is for March and represents a nearly two-percent improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year [FULL STORY]

Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation Creates Scholarship For Mercer County Students At WIU

April 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation is creating the Dorothy Looser-Flake and Roberta Looser Scholarship Endowment at Western Illinois University. A $50,000 gift has been made to the school for the program. The foundation was created by [FULL STORY]