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Illinois City Man Arrested On Another DUI Charge; Bond Set At $500,000

January 31, 2018 Ty Taylor

An Illinois City man missed his Mercer County court appearance on a Class 1 felony DUI charge this morning. That’s because he bonded out last month and was arrested again this week in Rock Island [FULL STORY]

Sherrard High School Baseball Program Goes To Bat For Coach’s Wife

January 31, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard High School baseball program is rallying around head coach Brandon Oelmann and his wife Jessica. She has been diagnosed with cancer and seniors Hunter Jackson, Ryan Ebberson and A.J. Hatlestad are helping organize [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Smith Previews This Saturday’s Rockridge Wrestling Regional

January 31, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge wrestling coach Lucas Smith this morning. Rockridge hosts the 1A regional this weekend with wrestling starting at 10 a.m.

Eagles, Braves, Geese, Wildcats All Go 3-0 In LTC Tourney

January 31, 2018 Ty Taylor

Annawan, Mercer County, Wethersfield and Galva, the top four seeds in the boys Lincoln Trail Conference basketball tournament all won on Tuesday night to move to 3-0 in tournament play setting up Friday nights semi-finals. [FULL STORY]

Hagloch Hopeful For Button Building Incubator By Spring

January 31, 2018 Ty Taylor

Plans in motion to establish a business incubator in downtown Aledo. The Button Building, owned by the city, would be the site says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch hopes the incubator can be ready for rollout [FULL STORY]

14th Court Appearance For Terry In Criminal Sexual Assault Case

January 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

A possible plea in the works for an Aledo man awaiting trial on criminal sexual assault charges. This morning in Mercer County Circuit Court, 20 year old Gunner Terry made his 14th appearance since his [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge Senior Rowe Can’t Cheer For Rockets, But Still Cheers For Rockets

January 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Camryn Rowe this morning. She’s a member of the school’s competitive cheerleading team, but an injury has cut her season short. The squad has advanced to [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win On Senior Night, Rockets Upend Tigers

January 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles posted a win over West Central on Senior Night to start the final week of the regular season in Lincoln Trail Conference play. The Rockridge Rockets continued to play the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Magedanz Skilled With Drums and Camera

January 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School sophomore Trenton Magedanz last night. He plays the drums in the pep band and is also an avid photographer.

WRMJ Interview: Engwall Honors Seniors By More Than Just Basketball Talk

January 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County girls basketball coach Kate Engwall prior to last night’s Senior Night at Mercer County High School.