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Mercer County Child Porn Case Continued In Federal Court

November 3, 2017 Ty Taylor

Another continuance for two men charged federally in a Mercer County child porn investigation. William Ashby of East Moline and Aaron Beauchamp of Matherville made appearances at U.S. District Court in Rock Island on Thursday [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard Senior Nevin Looking Forward To Fall Play

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard senior Matthew Nevin this morning. He has one of the major roles in the Sherrard High School Drama Department’s fall play. Shows are November 9th and 10th [FULL STORY]

Chargers Stopped In Sectional Championship

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Orion Chargers volleyball season came to a close Wednesday night at the Class 2A Oregon Sectional as they fell to Galena in straight games. The Pirates won 25-20, 25-22. Orion closed out their season [FULL STORY]

Three Speak At Mercer County Board Truth In Taxation Hearing

November 2, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three people speak at a Mercer County Board Truth in Taxation hearing. The session held last night at the Mercer County VFW. Former County Board member Ted Pappas of Sherrard among those speaking. The majority [FULL STORY]

Lincoln Trail Announces All-Conference Football Team

November 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

League champion Annawan-Wethersfield and Princeville lead the way in selections with the 2017 Lincoln Trail Conference All-Conference football team. The Flying Geese had ten players named to the first team offense and defense while the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Kid DeClerck Leads Livestock Judging Power Texas Tech

November 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Aledo High School graduate Jon DeClerck this week. He is the livestock judging coach at national power Texas Tech. They just won the prestigious American Royal in Kansas [FULL STORY]

ISBE Report Card Data For Mercer County, Rockridge & Sherrard School Districts

November 1, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) has released the 2017 Illinois Report Card for individual school districts. Click here for Mercer County School District Report Card. Click here for Sherrard School District Report Card. [FULL STORY]

Medicare Open Enrollment Now Underway, Counselors Available In Mercer County

October 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Medicare open enrollment period runs through December 7th and there are Senior Health Insurance Program counselors available locally at the Mercer County Senior Center at 582-7221 or Genesis Medical Center, Aledo at 582-3717. The [FULL STORY]

Cyber Crimes Expert To Speak In Mercer County School District Later This Month

October 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District will hosting a Cyber Guide presentation for parents and the general public on Monday, November 13th from 7 to 9 p.m. at Mercer County Intermediate School. The presenter is Detective [FULL STORY]

Chargers Advance, Geese Suffer First Loss

October 31, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Orion Chargers advanced to the Class 2A Oregon sectional championship match with a straight game victory over the tournament hosts Monday night. Orion beat Oregon 25-21, 25-23 for the right to meet Galena, a [FULL STORY]