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Illinois Firearm Deer Hunting Season Opens Friday; Mercer County Hunters Took 476 During 1st Weekend Last Year

November 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The first weekend of firearm deer hunting opens Friday in Illinois and runs through Sunday. Last year, Mercer County hunters took in 476 deer during the three day period. Ed Cross with the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

Eagles To Play For Title

November 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County got off to a slow start in their second game of the season but the Golden Eagles were able to rally and then hold off Abingdon-Avon to stay unbeaten at the Cranberry Classic [FULL STORY]

“Battle of the Bars” Raises $9,500 For Kneeling Soldier Statue Project

November 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Veterans Day “Battle of the Bars” event in Mercer County raised enough funds for the kneeling soldier statue project at the VFW. A number of local businesses were involved in the fundraiser says organizer [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Playmaker Fetterer Had Playmaking Season

November 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge junior Riley Fetterer this morning. He had over 2,400 all-purpose yards this season and accounted for 31 TD’s for the Rockets.

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]