WRMJ RADIO

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Support For 8-Man Football In Illinois

December 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of 8-man football in Illinois. Five schools played an 8-man schedule this year with more considering the option. Both [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Residents Now Have Option To Prepay Property Taxes

December 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County residents can now prepay property taxes. The option begins next Monday says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. Tax payments are normally due in June and September in Mercer County.

Rams Hold Off Tigers, Rockets Split Dual, Eagles Drop Pair

December 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Riverdale Rams were able to hold off the Sherrard Tigers in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball action Thursday night. On the mats, Rockridge beat Manual and lost to Kewanee while Mercer County couldn’t [FULL STORY]

Three Arrested In New Boston Meth Bust

December 15, 2017 Ty Taylor

Three people arrested in a meth bust in New Boston. Taken into custody—25 year old Aerick Session, 22 year old Joshua Masters and 26 year old Samantha Thirtyacre. The [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks 8-Man Football & Potential Playoff Expansion

December 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director and Cambridge native Craig Anderson this morning. The two discussed a number of subjects including–8-man football, playoff expansion and the enrollment multiplier.

41st Year For Messiah Lutheran Church’s Free Community Christmas Dinner

December 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Since 1977 Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo has offered a free Community Christmas Dinner. Volunteer Nancy Watkins says this year’s Community Christmas Dinner is at 1 p.m. on Christmas Day at the Messiah Lutheran Church—located [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: ‘Lil Sis’ Whitsell Knows All About Sister Tradition At Sherrard

December 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard sophomore Carley Whitsell this morning. She had a 13 point and 7 rebound performance on Tuesday night in the Tigers key non-conference win over Alleman.

Tigers Post Win At United, Wrestlers Also Finish On Top

December 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

Sherrard picked up their second win of the season over West Prairie at the United Christmas Tournament Wednesday night while Orion lost to Riverdale in a match-up of TRAC teams. On the mats, Sherrard topped [FULL STORY]

Mercer Academic Foundation Continues To Raise Funds

December 14, 2017 Ty Taylor

An academic foundation supporting the Mercer County School District continues to raise funds. So far, over $19,000 has been donated to the cause. The goal is to create an endowment fund says Mary Flint with [FULL STORY]

Coach Behind 8-Man Football Effort Expects Emerging Sport To Grow In Illinois

December 13, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Alden-Hebron head football coach John Lalor this morning. His team plays 8-man football, which was declared an emerging sport last year by the IHSA. He expects the 8-man [FULL STORY]