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Eagles Humbled On Road, Tigers Split Dual Meets

November 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

It’s been a tough week for the Mercer County girls basketball team as they suffered their second straight lopsided loss at Knoxville Wednesday night after starting the season with three straight wins. In wrestling, Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Over 200 Mercer County Residents Participate In Metabolic Syndrome Initiative

November 30, 2017 Ty Taylor

They call it Metabolic Syndrome Initiative and it’s more than just a weight loss program. 240 Mercer County residents have learned that lesson over the last three-and-a-half years says Marcia Upson—founder of Naturally Slim. A [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Phillips Has Made Plenty Of Music For Mercer County

November 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior music student Andrew Phillips today. Phillips plays the alto sax and tuba and also sings in the school’s choir.

Mercer County Better Together Still Meeting & Working

November 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another step in the process for the Mercer County Better Together group. The organization’s steering committee met earlier this week says Al Zwilling, who’s involved with the effort. The process has looked at such areas [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Grad Hawk Competing In Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leader State Discussion Meet This Weekend

November 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County High School graduate one of 26 participants in this weekend’s Illinois Farm Bureau Young Leaders State Discussion Meet. The competition is Saturday and Sunday in Chicago and will feature Rachel Hawk of [FULL STORY]

Eagles Fail First Road Test

November 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

After a quick 4-0 start, the Mercer County Golden Eagles had to journey to one of the toughest places to play in the area where they weren’t up to the test as Monmouth-Roseville rolled to [FULL STORY]

Injured Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Receives Police Escort Back Home

November 29, 2017 Ty Taylor

Injured Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Dennis Sabel receives a police escort back home. He had been at University Hospitals in Iowa City, but was transferred to Genesis Medical Center in Aledo on Tuesday. Sabel was [FULL STORY]

Bond Set At $250,000 For Man Accused Of Running Over Mercer County Deputy

November 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

Bond has been set at $250,000 for a Sherrard man accused of running over a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy last week. 29 year old Jesse Walsh made his initial court appearance this morning with a [FULL STORY]

Filing Underway For March Primary–A Number Of Mercer County Offices Up For Election

November 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

Filing is underway for the 2018 Illinois primary. Local Mercer County candidates have until next Monday, December 4th to file nominating petitions at the Mercer County Clerk’s office. Countywide offices up for election include Sheriff, [FULL STORY]

2012 State Champs, Nelson & DeClerck Lead 2018 Mercer County High School HOF Class

November 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

The 2018 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame class has been announced. It’s highlighted by the 2012 state championship football team—coached by Nat Zunkel. This was him talking to WRMJ prior to the start [FULL STORY]