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Boucher: Sherrard Students Will Not Face Consequences Participating In Next Week’s Walkout

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

Students that partake in a class walkout next week will not face any consequences in the Sherrard School District. Unit 200 superintendent Alan Boucher confirmed that information with WRMJ this afternoon. The nationwide walkout is [FULL STORY]

Rockridge High School In Running For Fourth Straight State Title In Music

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge High School music program is in the running for another IHSA state title–the program’s fourth in a row. Rockridge had another successful solo and ensemble day last week and currently, the band is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Basala & Baseball Eagles Enter 2018 Season With Plenty Of Pitching Depth

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor previewed the 2018 high school baseball season with Mercer County head coach Nick Basala this morning.

WRMJ Interview: Petrie Offers Mercer County School District Response To Planned Student Walkout

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County School District superintendent Scott Petrie this morning in response to a planned student walkout on March 14th.

Swanson’s Bill Would Allow Seniors To Wear Military Uniforms At Graduation

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

A local state lawmaker sponsoring legislation allowing public school students to wear military uniforms during graduation ceremonies. State Representative Dan Swanson explains the motivation behind his bill. House Bill 5661 requires that the student must [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Hosts Ag in A.M. Program; Market Shows A ‘Window of Opportunity’

March 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

Since February 1, Grain Marketing Manager Mike Schaver has handled 1.7 million bushels of old crop corn and 1.5 million bushels of new crop corn sales at his Gold Star FS office in Cambridge. He [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Awaits Trial In Mercer County LSD & Meth Case

March 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Viola man continues to await trial on LSD and meth charges in Mercer County. 37 year old Anthony Stigers is facing a Class 1 felony LSD count and Class 3 felony meth count along [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Talkin’ Baseball With IHSA’s Sam Knox

March 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA baseball administrator Sam Knox this morning. The two talked the IHSA pitch count policy and the baseball calendar.

WRMJ Audio: Sophomores Gibson & Jacobs Key Part Of Sherrard’s Scholastic Bowl Success

March 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School sophomores Holly Jacobs and Joshua Gibson this morning. The two are members of the school’s scholastic bowl team, which claimed a regional title on Monday [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Two Highly Ranked Academic Students To Lead Mercer County High School Walkout Next Week

March 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School juniors Cal Bigham and Lauren Morby this morning. The two are leading a walkout next Wednesday, March 14th at 10 a.m. The conversation was [FULL STORY]