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Local ‘Shop With A Hero’ Effort Creates Much Joy

December 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another successful run for the local “Shop With A Hero” effort. The program pairs local youth with local police officers, firefighters, EMT’s and elected officials. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with Aledo Police [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s Morby & Lindell Participate In Senator Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council

December 10, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two Mercer County High School students among more than 60 area students from 24 schools participating in local State Senator Chuck Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council. They met last week at Knox College in Galesburg and will [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Kid Stratton A Good Watch & A Good Listen

December 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with 2010 Sherrard High School grad James Stratton this morning on the WRMJ Sportsline. Stratton is a reporter/anchor for KWQC TV in Davenport. Part 1: Part 2:

Rockets Remain Winless

December 9, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets continued to struggle to open the season as they fell to 0-7 after a Three Rivers Athletic Conference 47-38 loss at Fulton Friday night. Rockridge trailed 23-22 at the half but the [FULL STORY]

1930 Time Capsule Removed From RMA’s Niles Hall Before Demolition

December 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

A 1930 time capsule removed from Roosevelt Military Academy’s Niles Hall. Aledo Director of Public Works Justin Blaser told WRMJ of the find today before the building met the wrecking ball. 1972 RMA grad Dale [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Summer Contact Days & ’89 Blocks’

December 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of an IHSA proposal to reduce summer contact days from 25 days to 20. The issue was voted down [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win On Road, Tigers, Rockets Win Duals

December 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County connected on 8 of 18 three’s as they rolled to a win at Riverdale in boys basketball Thursday night. Forfeits were the difference as Sherrard topped Mercer County in wrestling and Rockridge stopped [FULL STORY]

They’re Making Snow At Snowstar

December 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

Somebody has to make the snow. That’s John Thomas’ job at Snowstar Winter Sports Park in Andalusia. Snowstar plans to open for the season next Tuesday.

Rate Reduction Approved For Ameren Illinois Customers

December 8, 2017 Ty Taylor

You will be paying less for electricity through Ameren Illinois in the New Year. The Illinois Commerce Commission has approved a request for an approximately $17.3-million decrease in delivery service rates for 2018. The savings [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hunters Harvest 833 Deer During Two Firearm Weekends

December 7, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hunters harvest 833 deer during the two firearm weekends. 518 during the first weekend and 315 the second weekend. Statewide, the total harvest was just over 80,000, which is a bit higher from [FULL STORY]