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WRMJ Interview: The Coach Behind 8-Man Football Movement In Illinois Continues To Promote Sport

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke 8-man football this morning with John Lalor. He has been a key player in promoting the movement and coaches the sport at Alden-Hebron High School in northern Illinois.
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A Lesson In Fantasy Farming From Mercer County FFA President Sheridan Hank

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with the Mercer County FFA Chapter president Sheridan Hank this morning. The rural Aledo junior explained a fantasy farming competition the the chapter recently won.  
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Aledo Joins Monmouth & Viola To Explore Alternative Energy Opportunity

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Aledo City Council has amended a development services agreement with an alternative energy company. The agreement concerns the feasibility of either wind or solar power says City Administrator Erin Knackstedt and now involves Monmouth [FULL STORY]
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Geese Clinch At Least Share Of LTC Title, Eagles Win On Senior Night

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Wethersfield Flying Geese clinched at least a share of the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball championship with one match remaining.  The Geese topped Annawan in two games to run their record to 9-0 in the [FULL STORY]
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Aledo City Council Finalizes Safe Routes To School Grant Application

October 16, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Aledo City Council puts the finishing touches on a Safe Routes to School grant application. Aldermen held a public hearing on the matter last night and approved moving the issue forward.  Essentially the project [FULL STORY]
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High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Hilkin Makes Most Of State Golf Experience

October 15, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior golfer Jake Hilkin today. He shot a strong round of 94 on Saturday to help the Rockets finish 8th at the IHSA Class 1A state golf [FULL STORY]
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Michael Myers Is Back In Halloween 2018; And Just Where Is Haddonfield, Illinois?

October 15, 2018 Ty Taylor
Some 40 years later Michael Myers is back in Halloween 2018. And again, the question is raised, where is Haddonfield, Illinois—the home of the masked big screen serial killer. Jim Taylor reports.
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YMCA Campaign Set For Oct. 23

October 15, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Mercer County Family YMCA will begin its annual campaign later this month. The Y’s Sarah Brown says the community has been very generous in the past. If you’d like to contribute, you can contact [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Sportsline Interviews: Monson, Graves, Filler and Hofer Recap Week 8

October 15, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ Sportsline interviews from last Saturday as Chip Filler, Sam Graves, Andrew Hofer & Scott Monson recap week 8 action. Scott Monson: Chip Filler: Sam Graves: Andrew Hofer:
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Mercer County Historical Society Fall Meeting Features WWI Presentation

October 15, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Mercer County Historical Society hosting its Fall Open Meeting Monday night. The program will involve Mercer County in World War I says the historical society’s Bill Bertrand. The meeting begins at 7 p.m. at [FULL STORY]

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