WRMJ RADIO

Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Who Decides How Each School Votes On IHSA District Scheduling Proposal

November 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio delves into the IHSA by-law amendment that will be voted on by member schools in December calling for district scheduling for [FULL STORY]

Swanson Picks Up 200th Victory

November 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

Sherrard girls basketball coach Doug Swanson picked up his 200th career victory as the Tigers beat Fulton 48-36 in Three Rivers Athletic Conference action Thursday night. The Tigers lead 24-14 at halftime and held the [FULL STORY]

Democrats Pick Bustos For Key Role

November 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos getting a big promotion. Democrats picked her to run the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee. That means she will be in charge of getting Democrats across the country elected to congress. [FULL STORY]

2019 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame Class Announced

November 30, 2018 Ty Taylor

The 2012 (3rd place state) and 2013 (2nd place state) Mercer County wrestling teams and Darin Blaser (Aledo Class of 2007) and Mick Michael (Westmer Class of 1968) win induction into the Mercer County High [FULL STORY]

New Owner For Brad’s Used Parts Megacenter; Missouri Business Takes Over

November 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

There is a new business owner in Mercer County. J.C. Shoemyer of J.C. Auto & Truck Parts in Monroe City, Missouri has purchased Brad’s Used Parts Megacenter just outside of Viola. Although Brad’s Used Parts [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks District Scheduling; Member Schools To Vote On Issue Dec. 3-17

November 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson this morning. The two discussed the district scheduling proposal for high school football, which will be voted on by member schools Dec. 3-17.

City of Aledo Caucus Set For Dec. 3rd

November 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo caucus will be held Monday, December 3rd at various locations. WARD 1 – For Alderman – 4 year term. Citizens Party – St. Catherine’s Parish Hall, 400 N. College [FULL STORY]

Bullets Shoot Down Eagles

November 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County hosted state ranked Knoxville in girls basketball Wednesday night and the Blue Bullets used a 26-0 run in the second and third quarters to roll to a 64-29 victory. In other girls play [FULL STORY]

Juvenile Arrested For Threat To West Central School District

November 29, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Henderson County Sheriff’s Department announcing a credible threat to the West Central School District. And an investigation has led to the arrest of a juvenile on a felony charge of disorderly conduct-school threat. The [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Southern Illinois Hunter Bags 51-Pointer

November 28, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with southern Illinois hunter Keith Szablewski today. He bagged a record 51-point buck during the first firearm deer season in Illinois.