Western Illinois Today
WRMJ Interview: Mercer County Sheriff Candidates Dave Staley & Dusty Terrill
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was joined in studio this morning by Mercer County Sheriff candidates Dave Staley and Dusty Terrill.
Month: October 2018
Western Illinois Today
WRMJ Interview: Meet Sherrard High School Tuba Player Lucas Campbell
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Lucas Campbell. He plays tuba in both the marching and symphonic band and was recently named to the Three Rivers Conference all-star band. The [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Lincoln Trail All-Conference Football Team Announced
The 2018 Lincoln Trail All Conference Football team has been announced. Undefeated league champion Princeville placed nine players on the first team offense and defense. Annawan-Wethersfield had 10 players named to both squads. Mercer County [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Bloomberg Leaving R.I. County Farm Bureau For IFB; Alexis Native Simpson Hired As County Farm Bureau Manager In Southern Illinois
Longtime local ag advocate DeAnne Bloomberg is stepping down from her position as Rock Island County Farm Bureau Manager. She has been named the Director of Issues Management for the Illinois Farm Bureau in Bloomington. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
State Rep. Dan Swanson Serves As Apollo Elementary Principal For A Day
State Rep. Dan Swanson was in Aledo on Tuesday, serving as “Principal for a Day” at Apollo Elementary School. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor.
Local Sports
High School Sports Spotlight: Injured Against The Steamers; It’s Now Full Steam Ahead For Fetterer
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge senior quarterback Riley Fetterer this morning. He returned to the line-up last Saturday after injuring his shoulder in week 4 against Fulton.
Western Illinois Today
WRMJ Interview: Fowler Gives Her All To 4-H & 4-H Gives Back To Her
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Gwen Fowler this morning. She was presented a State 4-H Award earlier this month.
Western Illinois Today
The Lincoln & Black Hawk Mercer County Connection
There is more of a connection to Abraham Lincoln and Black Hawk than just the hand carved wood statues along the New Boston riverfront. The latest artifact at the Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library & Museum [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Chargers, Bravettes Season Ends, Geese Advance
The Orion Chargers were stopped in the first round at the Class 2A Riverdale Volleyball Sectional Monday night. Lena-Winslow topped Orion in straight games, 25-17, 25-17. Orion closes out the season with a 33-5 record. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Rockridge High School Student Council Collecting For Food Pantries
The Rockridge High School Student Council’s District Food Drive underway this week. It began Monday. All of the donations collected stay in the district’s local food pantries. The council members will be conducting their door-to-door [FULL STORY]