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715 Farms; 251,998 Acres; $178-Million Crop Value In Mercer County

February 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has 715 farms. That’s down 70 from 2007, but those farms make up 251,998 acres and have a crop value of $178-million. The Mercer County livestock industry equates to a $30-million value. John [FULL STORY]

Sherrard School Board Takes Attendance Centers & Centralized Campus Off Table

February 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Board of Education has taken two issues off the table—attendance centers and a centralized k-through-12 campus. That’s Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher who spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning.

Rockets Shot Down In Semis

February 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets offensive struggles continued right up to their final game of the season as they fell to the Alleman Pioneers 45-27 in the Class 2A Rockridge Regional Wednesday night. The Rockets made just [FULL STORY]

Aledo Will Continue Support Of Mercer County Booster Club Bear Country Event

February 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will continue supporting the Mercer County Athletic Boosters biggest fundraiser. It’s the Bear Country Wrestling Tournament and the city will offer a $1,500 contribution to help pay for trophies says booster [FULL STORY]

Swanson: House Resolution Aims To Stop Pension Shift To Local School Districts

February 22, 2018 Ty Taylor

Illinois Governor Bruce Rauner wants to shift the cost of teacher pensions to local school districts. The plan was presented in his budget address last week, but there’s been some push back at the local [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Celebrating Stone & Steve-O

February 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt caught up with Mercer County High School wrestling state medalists Stone Engle and Steve Speaker last night as the two were recognized at a Junior High wrestling meet. Stone Engle: Steve Speaker:

Mercer Co. Advances To Regional Championship

February 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has advanced to the schools first regional championship game in boys basketball with a 57-43 Class 2A Rockridge semi-final victory over Orion Tuesday night. The Golden Eagles will look for the first regional [FULL STORY]

Aledo Budgets $425,000 For More Downtown Street & Sidewalk Work

February 21, 2018 Ty Taylor

More downtown street and sidewalk work on the way. The Aledo City Council approved final plans for phase 3 last night says Public Works Director Justin Blaser. The city has budgeted $425,000 for the project, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Seeking Info On Wanted New Boston Man

February 20, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information regarding the location of a wanted person. 31 year old Joshua Dale Session with a last known address of 715 Oak Street New Boston, is currently wanted out [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: The Stage Has Been Good To Rockridge Senior Mueller

February 20, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge senior Maddie Mueller this morning. She is playing Wilbur in the Rockridge Theater Department production of Charlotte’s Web. Show times are 7 p.m. Thursday, Saturday and Sunday [FULL STORY]