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Tigers Advance To Regional Championship

February 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

Sherrard advanced to another regional championship game with a 36-32 victory over Monmouth-Roseville in the semifinals of the Class 2A Hamilton regional. They will meet West Hancock in tonight’s championship game as they upset number [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Investment In Ag Education Paying Off

February 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard FFA Alumni hosted an open house at the Sherrard High School agricultural education department on Wednesday night. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with ag education teachers Bill Hammes and John Raste along [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s ‘Steve O” Over Injury & In Postseason Wrestling Shape

February 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County junior wrestler Steven Speaker this afternoon. He won the 170 pound weight bracket last weekend at the Rockridge Regional and is hoping for a big performance [FULL STORY]

Area Youth Invited To 4-H Academy

February 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

Area youth ages 8-to-18 invited to a “4-H Academy” later this month. The event is Saturday, February 24th from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Western Illinois University’s Quad Cities Campus in Moline. A [FULL STORY]

Mercer Co. Takes LTC Lead, Girls Season Ends For Eagles, Red Storm & Rockets

February 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County won the big showdown with Annawan to take sole possession of the Lincoln Trail Conference lead on Tuesday night in Aledo. In Class 2A girls regional play at Knoxville, Orion ended Mercer County’s [FULL STORY]

Button Building To Host ‘Pop Up Shops’ This Weekend

February 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Button Building will be home to “Pop Up Shops” this weekend. It’s a project of Aledo Main Street and the City of Aledo says Main Street executive director Dana Murphy. Another “Pop Up Shop” [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: No Fear Of Public Speaking For Rockridge Senior Edkin

February 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

Rockridge High School has a speech team and the IHSA has a state tournament series in the activity. Senior Regan Edkin is advancing to sectional competition and she spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor [FULL STORY]

City of Aledo May Manage Park District Budget

February 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo could soon be managing the Aledo Park District budget. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the partnership will involve an intergovernmental agreement. Hagloch says the intergovernmental agreement could be ready for City Council [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Madrigal Choir To Sing Before Happ’s Game With Illinois

February 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

For a second year in a row, the Rockridge High School madrigal choir will perform the National Anthem at a University of Illinois basketball game. This time though it’s when the Illini play Rockridge grad [FULL STORY]

City of Aledo Continues Support of Aledo Main Street

February 6, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo will continue its relationship with Aledo Main Street. The city’s annual contribution to Main Street will remain $18,000. Executive Director Dana Murphy provided an update to the City Council last night [FULL STORY]