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Alligator Gar Being Reintroduced To Illinois Waterways

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is moving forward with plans to reintroduce a fish that was once native to Illinois waterways. The alligator gar is coming back says Rick O’Neil with IDNR’s Department of [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Rockridge’s Olson Hopes Big FFA Year Transitions Into Winning County Fair Season

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge FFA secretary Brittany Olson this week. The senior won the Section 4 Livestock Judging Contest earlier this spring and is now looking forward to the summer county fair [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Sports Spotlight: Watznauer Coming Through For TRAC Baseball Champ Rockridge

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge baseball player Drake Watznauer this morning. The senior right fielder is hitting .434 this season with 26 RBI and three home runs. The Rockets are a perfect 10-and-0 [FULL STORY]

Rockets Take TRAC Title

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rocket baseball team completed a perfect run in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division with a 10-1 win over Morrison Tuesday. The Rockets went 10-0 in the division and are now 14-9 [FULL STORY]

Contestants Sought For 2017 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Contestants sought for this summer’s Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant. It’s pretty easy to enter says Pageant Director Joni Caldwell of Viola. The 2017 Mercer County Fair Queen Pageant is Tuesday, July 11th. Caldwell says [FULL STORY]

Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards $12,000 In College Scholarships; Four Rockridge Recipients

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rock Island County Farm Bureau Foundation is pleased to announce the selection of eight, excellent recipients of its 2017 Scholarships. This award is given to outstanding high school students who have achieved a well-rounded [FULL STORY]

Former Mercer County Board Member Identified As Man Injured In Home Invasion Attack

May 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

A former Mercer County Board member is hospitalized after being severely beaten in a home invasion. 83 year old Fred Rooth was attacked in his rural Joy residence. Deputies responded to his home Monday afternoon [FULL STORY]

Sheriff’s Department Investigating Home Invasion & Severe Beating Of Rural Joy Senior

May 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigating a home invasion in rural Joy that resulted in the severe beating of a senior citizen. The incident was reported Monday afternoon says Sheriff Dave Staley. The Mercer County [FULL STORY]

ACE Camp Continues To Deliver For Mercer County Ag In The Classroom

May 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another banner day for Mercer County Ag in the Classroom’s ACE Camp. Wendy Peters of Aledo and her sheep dogs wouldn’t miss it. She says there’s nothing like interacting with second graders from Apollo, New [FULL STORY]

Boucher: At Some Point Cash Reserves Won’t Be The Answer

May 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

At some point, all Illinois schools will be running out of cash reserves. That’s if the state doesn’t reach some kind of compromise on a full fiscal year operating budget and education spending plan says [FULL STORY]