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Eagles Drop Shootout, Rockets Struggle

December 11, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s girls basketball team was involved in their second high scoring affair of the season Monday night and the result was the same as they lost to Monmouth-Roseville. Rockridge’s offensive woes returned as they [FULL STORY]

Price’s Grammy Nomination Means Much To Mercer County Music Program

December 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County to be represented at the 2019 Grammys. Aledo High School grad Margo Price is up for Best New Artist and Mercer County High School band director Rusty Ruggles says that’s some great recognition [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sterling Newman Coaching Legend Papoccia Talks Retirement

December 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with longtime Sterling Newman head football coach Mike Papoccia on the morning after he announced his retirement. His coaching career spanned 39 years.

Newly Renovated Auditorium Hosts Holiday Concert At Mercer County High School

December 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School putting the newly renovated auditorium to good use. The school’s Christmas program was held yesterday says band director Rusty Ruggles. The first show at the renovated auditorium was earlier this fall [FULL STORY]

IHSA Moving Closer To State Tournament Series For E-Gaming

December 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

The IHSA moving closer to developing a state tournament series for e-sports or video gaming. The IHSA’s Craig Anderson says the organization declared e-sports an emerging sport last year. The IHSA Board of Directors meets [FULL STORY]

IHSA Closer To Adding State Tournament For E-Sports

December 10, 2018 Ty Taylor

The IHSA moving closer to developing a state tournament series for e-sports or video-gaming. The IHSA declared e-sports an emerging sport last year. The IHSA Board of Directors meets today in Bloomington.

Rockridge Edges Out Fulton; Golden Eagles Crush Riverdale

December 8, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets got a 39-31 win over Fulton Friday night in the Three Rivers Conference West Division opener for both teams. The Rockets led 18-14 at half and went on an 11-0 run in [FULL STORY]

Aledo’s Price Nominated For Grammy

December 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

The nominees for the 2019 Grammy Awards are being revealed and there’s some Aledo flavor. Alessia Cara announced the Best New Artist category on CBS This Morning and it includes Margo Price. The Grammy Awards [FULL STORY]

Aledo’s Cardinal Plating Solutions Adds New Line

December 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

An Aledo Industrial Park tenant showing off a new chrome plating line. Cardinal Plating Solutions is owned by Chris Shull. He hosted an open house this morning and promoted his latest technology. Shull is a [FULL STORY]

Tigers Roll Over Eagles On Mat, Rockets Post Road Win

December 7, 2018 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Mercer County met in their annual December dual wrestling meet Thursday night and the Tigers got off to a 33-0 start on their way to a convincing victory. In girls basketball, Rockidge pulled [FULL STORY]