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Rockets, Tigers, Chargers Pick Up Volleyball Wins

August 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

Heavy rainfall took care of any outdoor athletic events but volleyball went on without a hitch. Rockridge hosted Mercer County and downed the Golden Eagles in straight games. The Sherrard Tigers made their debut on [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Gagliardo Seeing Some Positive Signs With Tigers

August 28, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School student-athlete Grant Gagliardo this week. He plays center on the Tigers football team.

Sherrard & Mercer County School Districts Share $100,000 in Grant Funding From Looser-Flake Foundation

August 28, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard and Mercer County School Districts sharing $100,000 in technology grant funding from the Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation. $45,000 will go to Sherrard and $55,000 to Mercer County. Sherrard will use the funding to invest [FULL STORY]

Grant Being Sought For New Varsity Diamond at Aledo’s Northside Park

August 28, 2018 Ty Taylor

A grant from the Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation could pave the way for a new varsity ball diamond at Northside Park. The issue was discussed at an Aledo City Council committee meeting this week. The city [FULL STORY]

Maple Leafs Sweep Cross Country Invitational

August 28, 2018 Ty Taylor

Geneseo took both the boys and girls crowns at the Annawan-Wethersfield Cross Country Invitational at Kewanee Dunes Monday. Sherrard took third in the boys competition. Mercer County’s girls and Sherrard boys won their golf matches [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Confirms Bird Tests Positive For West Nile Virus

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has received notification of a bird in the county that has tested positive for West Nile Virus. Residents need to continue to take proper precautions to protect themselves. West Nile [FULL STORY]

Sandusky Arrested For Another Probation Violation In Mercer County Meth Case

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Matherville woman has been arrested on a warrant accusing her of violating her probation in a meth case. 27 year old Erica Sandusky was taken into custody earlier today by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. [FULL STORY]

Former Keithsburg Man Nearing Three Decades Through Court System

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

A former Keithsburg man has been a regular in Mercer County Circuit Court for nearly 30 years now. 47 year old Darin Brock made another court appearance Monday afternoon. He is seeking a conditional release [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: A ‘Toe-Tapper’ Among Rusk’s Friday Night Contributions For Rockets

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge sophomore wide receiver Cole Rusk this morning. He made his first varsity start on Friday night and snagged four catches for 49 yards, including two touchdown receptions.

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County Senior Hagens Even Does Homework In Summer

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor recently visited with Mercer County senior student-athlete Dani Hagens. The Seaton teen won an Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Essay Contest over the summer, which earned her a $1,200 scholarship.