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Demolition Being Considered For Former Roosevelt Military Academy Dorms

May 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The two remaining dorms of the shuttered Roosevelt Military Academy may soon have a date with the wrecking ball. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the City Council’s Public Property Committee discussed tearing down the crumbling structures [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Chargers Capture Regional Titles

May 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Orion won Class 2A Baseball regional championships Monday. For the Golden Eagles it was their second straight tile and the Chargers won their first crown in eight years. Mercer County will face [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Basala & Baseball Eagles Back To Back Regional Champs

May 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County baseball coach Nick Basala Monday night following the Eagles 9-2 regional championship win over Illini West.

$14,000 Raised For Mercer County Honor Marker Program

May 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

An honor marker program having great success in Mercer County. The effort is being led by Jay Doherty and has resulted in nearly 500 veterans getting proper recognition at their grave-sites. In addition to Aledo [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Grad Welds His Way To $5,000 Scholarship

May 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

A recent Mercer County High School graduate had a very successful senior year learning a skilled trade. Brandon Maere won welding competitions at WIU and Section 4 FFA and went on to finish second at [FULL STORY]

Eagles Finish 5th At State

May 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles 4 x 100 meter relay team finished fifth Saturday at the Class 1A state track meet at Eastern Illinois University. The team of Brooke Ziegenhorn, Catelyn Hoffman, Kari Coulter and [FULL STORY]

YMCA Summer Day Camp Begins June 5th

May 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family YMCA again offering a summer day camp. It begins next month says camp director Sydney Magedanz. The camp is open from 7:45 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. each day for children who [FULL STORY]

Rockets Dominate Tigers En Route to 3rd Straight Regional Title; O-S Girls Soccer Ends Season with 20 Wins

May 20, 2017 Ty Taylor

Behind a three-run first inning and a five-run sixth inning, the Rockridge Rockets captured their 3rd consecutive regional crown on Friday. Maddie Bayne picked up her 19th win of the year in the circle, while [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Louck & Eagles Scoring Big Points On Track

May 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County boys track coach Mick Louck today following the Eagles dominating performance last night to win the 1A Rockridge sectional.

Aledo City Council Public Property To Discuss RMA Property

May 19, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Roosevelt Military Academy property will get some discussion next week by the Aledo City Council. The item is on the agenda for Monday’s Public Property Committee meeting. The two former RMA dorms have crumbled [FULL STORY]