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Mercer County Grad Welch Receives American FFA Degree & Talks Up BHE

November 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County High School grad serving a dual role at the National FFA Convention in Indianapalis last month. Brandi Welch received her American FFA Degree in recognition of her record book while on the [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Season Opener, Tigers Fall

November 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles girls basketball team opened defense of their Cranberry Classic title with a win over West Central to start the season while Sherrard fell to the defending 1A state champs, Annawan, [FULL STORY]

Local Church Again Offering Free Community Thanksgiving Meal

November 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

A local church again providing a Free Community Thanksgiving Meal this year. It marks the third year for the free offering from the First Baptist Church of Aledo says Associate Pastor Seth Bowker. The meal [FULL STORY]

Bustos Not A Fan Of GOP House & Senate Tax Reform Plans

November 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos expressing deep reservations with the GOP House and Senate tax reform plans. She spoke about the issue with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor during a stop in Aledo on Saturday.

Illinois Oral History Project Features Consolidation, Title IX & IHSA Stories

November 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director spoke with Mark Depue on the WRMJ Sportsline last Saturday morning. DePue is involved with the Illinois Oral History project through the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum. The project includes such [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Senior Bergen Partakes In Real Life History Lesson

November 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Brynn Bergen on Veterans Day. She played a key role in the surprise celebration for 95 year old World War II veteran Jo [FULL STORY]

Cyber-Crimes Expert To Meet With Students, Staff & Community In Mercer County School District Monday

November 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

A cyber-crimes expert meeting with students and staff today in the Mercer County School District. His name is Richard Wistocki. He is a detective from Naperville. Wistocki will also host a public presentation from 7-to-9 [FULL STORY]

Ryan Speaks, Lawson Honored & Female Soldier Statue Dedicated At Veterans Day Service

November 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with COL Michelle Ryan (1986 Aledo High School graduate) following today’s Mercer County Veterans Day service. She now works at the United States Army War College in Pennsylvania. Aledo resident [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Proposal To Reduce Summer Contact Days

November 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of an IHSA by-law amendment proposal to reduce summer contact days from 25 to 20.

WRMJ Interview: Rockridge’s Strachan Coaching Both Jr. High & Varsity Hoops

November 11, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor previewed the girls basketball season with Shawn Strachan this morning. He’s coaching both the 8th grade and varsity teams at Rockridge this season.