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Rockridge Wins, Orion Beats Sherrard, And Golden Eagles Fall

August 31, 2018 Ty Taylor
Mercer County dropped their first road test of the season at Elmwood-Brimfield 30-22 in Week 2 of the 2018 season. Evan Terrill scored two touchdowns, one rushing and one receiving, in a losing effort for [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Audio: Farmers For Free Trade Event In New Boston

August 31, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was on hand for a Farmers For Free Trade event at Cargill in New Boston this morning. Interview with Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos: Interview with Mercer County farmer Chad [FULL STORY]
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70-Year Business Closing In Aledo

August 31, 2018 Ty Taylor
A 70-year run ending for an Aledo dry cleaner. Kimball Cleaners opened back in 1948 and is set to close. Current owner Mark Kimball has a number of memories through the years. At its height, [FULL STORY]
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Tigers Win, Rockets Fall In Volleyball Action

August 31, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Sherrard Tigers picked up their second win in a row defeating Stark County in a three game match while Rockridge lost in straight games to Wethersfield as the Three Rivers met the Lincoln Trail [FULL STORY]
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Aledo City Council To Consider Per Diem Raise

August 31, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Aledo City Council will consider a per diem pay raise next week. The hike wouldn’t go into effect until next election cycle, but pay would be bumped from $50 to $60 per meeting. Mayor [FULL STORY]
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District Scheduling Set For IHSA Town Hall Discussions In November

August 30, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Matt Troha with the Illinois High School Association today. The two discussed district scheduling for high school football. A proposal has been submitted by the IHSA Football Advisory [FULL STORY]
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Local State Senator Hosting Informational Opioid Seminar Next Week

August 30, 2018 Ty Taylor
Parents, teachers, coaches, students and community members interested in learning more about the opioid epidemic in Illinois are invited to attend State Senator Neil Anderson’s free Informational Opioid Seminar on September 4th, from 6 to [FULL STORY]
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Bustos Back In Mercer County This Week For Trade Event

August 30, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Illinois Farm Bureau and Farmers for Free Trade hosting Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos at an event in Mercer County this week. The meeting will take place Friday morning at Cargill Grain Elevator in [FULL STORY]
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Construction Underway For New Weight Room/Wrestling Room At Sherrard High School

August 30, 2018 Ty Taylor
Progress being made on a new weight room and wrestling room addition at Sherrard High School. An update from Unit 200 Superintendent Alan Boucher on the 6,900 square foot project. The Sherrard School District receives [FULL STORY]
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1972 Westmer Grad Receives Torch Of Leadership Ag Award

August 30, 2018 Ty Taylor
Westmer grad Chet Boruff receiving recognition in the ag industry. He has been selected to receive the Torch of Leadership award from the Alumni Association of the Illinois Agricultural Leadership Foundation. The honor is given [FULL STORY]

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