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Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Jamborees For Illinois High School Football?

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of football jamborees and if the concept could work in Illinois.

United, Wethersfield Headed For Title Showdown

October 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

United and Wethersfield are headed for a title showdown in the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball race as both remained unbeaten in league play with wins Thursday night. It was senior night for Mercer County, but [FULL STORY]

GOP Challenger Kleine With $507,000 Raised In Bid For Illinois’ 17th District Congressional Seat

October 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

A GOP challenger in Illinois’ 17th Congressional District off to a strong start financially. Mark Kleine of Galesburg has raised $507,000 since the beginning of his campaign in late August. He says around $400,000 of [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Family Crisis Center Handles 17 Emergency Orders Of Protection In Last Three Months

October 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family Crisis Center has handled 17 emergency orders of protection in the last three months. That’s not a good number says the agency’s Marla Reynolds. This is Domestic Violence Awareness Month and [FULL STORY]

Ridgewood Wins Sectional

October 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Ridgewood Spartans won the Class 1A Havana boys golf sectional on Wednesday. The Spartans fired a 326. Pleasant Plains was second with a 332 and Williamsville was third with a 337. Those three schools [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Life Safety Work To Include Auditorium Upgrades

October 12, 2017 Ty Taylor

A ten-year life safety survey being completed by the Mercer County School District will include upgrades to the Mercer County High School auditorium. Superintendent Scott Petrie says the improvements are long overdue. Petrie is hopeful [FULL STORY]

Two County Board Members Attend Meeting Of Concerned Citizens

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two Mercer County Board members (Lori Sindelar & Brian Anseeuw) were among those in attendance at a meeting of concerned citizens last night in New Windsor. The meeting was organized by former Mercer County Board [FULL STORY]

Rockridge FFA Livestock Judging Team Raising Funds To Attend National Contest

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge FFA Livestock Judging Team raising funds so they can compete at a national contest. The group has qualified for the National Western Roundup in Denver in January. Sophomore Eliza Lilliman is a team [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Schools Foundation Doing Work

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Christie Carlson this morning. She is involved with the Rockridge Schools Foundation, which was created in 2014 and has raised $14,000 to date. You can learn more at: [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Meet Queen #stronggirl Josie Finch

October 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Josie Finch this morning. She is the reigning Mercer County Fair Queen and is involved in many school related activities.