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Area Farmer Plays Key Role In Farm Progress Show

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Western Illinois farmer playing a key role in the nation’s largest farm trade show. Matt Jungmann farms near the Mercer/Warren County line and serves as Events Director for the Farm Progress Show. The Farm [FULL STORY]

New Mural Project Completed In Aledo

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with artist Scott Lindley of Mount Pulaski, Illinois on Saturday. He was in Aledo helping Michael Clark complete a mural project during Aledo Antique Days.

Long Live The RMA Rough Riders

August 27, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Roosevelt Military Academy legacy celebrated in Aledo over the weekend. Among those in town—1965 Rough Rider Bob Kramer. Also back was Jack Gwynne—a Class of 1966 RMA cadet who traveled from Dallas. Around 80 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interviews: Recaps From Week 1 With Sherrard, Rockridge, Orion & Mercer County

August 25, 2018 Ty Taylor

Saturday morning conversations with Andrew Hofer, Chip Filler, Scott Monson and Jeff Henry (filling in for Sam Graves). Andrew Hofer: Scott Monson: Chip Filler: Jeff Henry:

Mercer County, Rockridge, and Orion Victorious; Tigers Lose Close One

August 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles opened up the 2018 season by winning a hotly contested game at George Pratt Memorial Field over Knoxville 32-30. Junior quarterback Rashaun King threw three touchdown passes and intercepted a [FULL STORY]

$3-Million Water Project Set To Begin In Joy Next Spring

August 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

$3-million in USDA loan and grant money headed to Joy. The announcement made this morning and the funding will be used for a significant upgrade to the town’s water treatment facilities says Joy Village President [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Winning Streaks, Funding for Athletics & Not Enough Players

August 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion on several topics this week–including a 70 game football winning streak coming to an end, a National Federation of [FULL STORY]

Tigers Fall To Kewanee, Chargers Top Fillies

August 24, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers were stopped by Kewanee in two straight games Thursday night to even their record at 1-1 for the young season. The Orion Chargers topped Morrison in straight games to move to 2-0 [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment 4.1 Percent

August 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County unemployment at 4.1 percent. The number is for July and represents a four-point improvement from the same period a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Henry, Henderson, [FULL STORY]

New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry & Aledo Antique Days Set For This Weekend

August 23, 2018 Ty Taylor

The summer festival season ends this weekend in Mercer County. Aledo Antique Days set for Saturday says Aledo Main Street executive director Dana Murphy. The 97th Annual New Boston Fish & Chicken Fry runs Friday [FULL STORY]