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Mercer County, Sherrard & Rockridge Part of Nation’s Largest Dual Team Wrestling Tournament

December 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jeff Hill of Porta High School and Matt Grimm of Auburn High School. The two are organizing this week’s Abe’s Rumble at the Bank of Springfield Center. 43 [FULL STORY]

Christmas Day Meth Arrest In Mercer County

December 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

A meth arrest made on Christmas day in Mercer County. 30 year old Justin J. Majors of Monmouth was taken into custody on Monday by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies following a suspicious person complaint in [FULL STORY]

Former Aledo Coach Welter Named To IHSFCA Hall of Fame

December 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

Former Aledo football coach Cully Welter has been named to the 2018 Illinois High School Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame class. Welter led Aledo to three state titles and two runner-up finishes. He says [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s ‘Best Meth Cook’ Believed To Be In Florida

December 26, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County authorities believe the man labeled as “Mercer County’s best meth cook” is down south. That’s Mercer County Sheriff Dave Staley. A $100,000 arrest warrant was issued for 23 year old Charles Peacock last [FULL STORY]

National Weather Service Issues Winter Weather Advisory For Sunday

December 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

…WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 3 AM TO 3 PM CST SUNDAY… * WHAT…Snow expected. Plan on slippery road conditions. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are expected. * WHERE…Portions of [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Holiday Edition

December 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The WRMJ Sportsline had a holiday theme this weekend as WRMJ News/Sports Director JIm Taylor visited with a number of special guests. RFD Radio Network’s Rita Frazer. Former Aledo head football coach Cully Welter. The [FULL STORY]

Sherrard School Board Okays New Wood Floor For High School Gym

December 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The main gymnasium at Sherrard High School getting a new wood floor. The Unit 200 Board of Education approved a $287,000 bid on Wednesday night. Work will begin in June and should be completed by [FULL STORY]

Car Theft Attempt Thwarted In Aledo

December 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

Something just didn’t seem right when a man who said he was Peter Sheehan from Elmhurst, Illinois tried to purchase a high end vehicle at Essig Motors on Wednesday. The alleged Sheehan attempted to purchase [FULL STORY]

Hotel Feasibility Study For Aledo

December 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo hosted a meeting Thursday concerning the feasibility of bringing a chain hotel to town. The Midwest Regional Director for Hospitality Marketers International from New Berlin, Wisconsin, Lindsey Kaptur, met with people [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Offers Non-Invasive Colorectal Cancer Tests

December 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department is offering an easier way to screen for colorectal cancer. Non-invasive, take-home fecal immune-chemical tests (FIT) are available for individuals who are 40 years and older who are not at an [FULL STORY]