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Christmas Eve Walmart Fight & Spring Meth Arrest Leads To Seven Years In Prison For Reynolds Man

September 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

A Reynolds man headed to prison for seven years for a Christmas Eve fight at Walmart and a meth offense last spring. 32 year old Randall Parrott pleaded guilty to the felony charges this morning [FULL STORY]

‘Starting A Business In Illinois Workshop’ To Be Held In Aledo

September 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo hosting a “Starting a Business in Illinois Workshop” later this month. The program will be presented by the Western Illinois University Small Business Development Center says Aledo Economic Development Coordinator Tarah [FULL STORY]

Chargers Take Richmond Invitational, Golden Eagles Second

September 16, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Orion Charges won the Judy Richmond Volleyball Invitational on Saturday in Aledo. The Chargers swept through pool play and defeated Mercer County in the championship match 25-15, 25-18. In Lincoln Trail Conference football, Ridgewood [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Accepting Bids To Lease Hunting Ground Near Viola

September 16, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County is accepting bids for hunting ground near Viola. The agreement would involve a three year lease says Mercer County Board Member Karen Jones, who chairs the county board’s Property Committee. Bids are due [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interviews: Hofer, Graves, Filler & Monson Recap Week 4

September 15, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Andrew Hofer, Scott Monson, Chip Filler and Sam Graves on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning. Andrew Hofer: Sam Graves: Chip Filler: Scott Monson:

Orion Rolls; Golden Eagles, Rockets, and Tigers All Fall

September 14, 2018 Ty Taylor

Week 4 of the High School Football season began Friday night. Mercer County dropped a close contest at George Pratt Memorial Field to the Annawan-Wethersfield Titans 20-14. The Golden Eagles got touchdowns from Evan Lilly [FULL STORY]

Talking High School Sports On The Radio: Business Sponsorships & Record Setting Kicking Game

September 14, 2018 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion of a business sponsorship deal that has created controversy at one Louisiana school. The two also talk about an [FULL STORY]

More Talk On Declining High School Football Participation Numbers; Vallas Chimes In

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

One of the hot button topics facing high school football is declining participation numbers. Farmington head coach Toby Vallas has watched numbers actually climb in his program in recent years, but he knows his sport [FULL STORY]

Bertelsen Resigns As Sherrard Softball Coach

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School varsity softball coach Katie Bertelsen is resigning. The former United High School pitching standout has accepted a new job and the different work schedule will not allow her to continue coaching. The [FULL STORY]

Walmart To Close Second Small Town Store In Illinois; Company Says No Additional Closures Planned At This Time

September 13, 2018 Ty Taylor

Another small town Walmart is closing in Illinois. Should Aledo be concerned? WRMJ reached out to Walmart corporate about the future of the Aledo store and this was the response this morning: “We have no plans to [FULL STORY]