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FurEver Friends Reminding Residents Why New Mercer County Animal Shelter Is Needed

October 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

As construction continues on the new animal control facility for Mercer County, FurEver Friends for Mercer County Animals is reminding residents why the upgrade is needed. Jerry Bryan of Sherrard is vice president of the group. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Even Though System Has Changed; Elder Still Loves Following IHSA Football Playoff Pairings

October 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

Retired Alexis coaching icon John Elder helped create the IHSA football playoffs in 1974 and he spoke with the WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor this morning.

State Lagging In Transportation Funding Reimbursement For Mercer County School District

October 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

State aid payments have been flowing on time for the Mercer County School District this school year, but categorical funds like transportation and special education continue to lag from the state. Unit 404 superintendent Scott [FULL STORY]

Eagles Wrap Up Regular Season, Geese Finish Undefeated

October 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County wrapped up the regular volleyball season with a win at Galva Wednesday night. Wethersfield finished the Lincoln Trail Conference season undefeated in league play. United finished second with one conference loss. Regional play [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Hears Concern Over P3 Campus App

October 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

It was just a month ago a new Crime Stoppers mobile app was unveiled for students and parents in the Mercer County School District. P3 Campus is a confidential reporting line, where tips remain anonymous, [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: State Golf Weather Didn’t Bother Sherrard’s Harkey

October 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

Despite some poor weather at the state golf tournament last weekend, Sherrard junior Jaeger Harkey still made the most of his experience. He spoke with WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor this morning.

WRMJ Interview: Talking Football Playoff Pairings With IHSA’s Scott Johnson

October 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Scott Johnson this morning. The two discussed Saturday night’s football playoff pairings, including potential enrollment classification cutoffs and tie-breaker points.

WRMJ Interview: New Rockridge Baseball Coach Josh Gibbs

October 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new Rockridge varsity baseball coach Josh Gibbs. He was hired by the Rockridge Board of Education Monday night.

Orion Wins TRAC West Title

October 17, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Orion Chargers ran the table to capture the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division championship with a 10-0 record with a win over Rockridge Tuesday night. The Sherrard Tigers stopped Mercer County in three [FULL STORY]

Knackstedt Recommended For Henry County Administrator Job

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor

Aledo city administrator Erin Knackstedt is being recommended for a similar position in Henry County. An online report from The Dispatch and Rock Island Argus indicates Knackstedt is the choice of the Henry County Board’s [FULL STORY]