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WRMJ Interview: Rockridge Grad Designs NASCAR Trophy; Presents It To Driver

December 4, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with 2012 Rockridge grad and Reynolds native Tyler Turner this morning. He recently returned from Las Vegas, where he presented a NASCAR trophy that he designed to driver [FULL STORY]
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WRMJ Interview: Rockridge Student Council VP Reimers Details 9,000 Pound Food Drive; Area Pantries Benefit

December 4, 2018 Ty Taylor
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge Student Council Vice President Kenzie Reimers this morning.  She detailed a student council food drive that collected 9,000 pounds of food for area pantries.  
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Eagles Drop Conference Opener, Tigers Pick Up Win

December 4, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball season got underway Monday night at the Mercer County Golden Eagles made the long trip to Stark County where they fell to the Lady Rebels.  Sherrard slipped by Monmouth-Roseville [FULL STORY]
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Sarabasa Reelected County Board Chair, New Board Members Seated

December 4, 2018 Ty Taylor
The Mercer County Board reelects Carlos Sarabasa as Chairman. The vote was unanimous last night and he was the lone nomination. Four new board members were seated last night—Buck Rind, Steve Moreland, Bob Flowers and [FULL STORY]
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Aledo Man Pleads Guilty To Reduced Charge In Criminal Case

December 3, 2018 Ty Taylor
An Aledo man has been placed on 30-months’ probation after pleading guilty to an amended charge in a Mercer County criminal case.  23 year old Benjamin T. Moushon was originally facing a Class 1 felony [FULL STORY]
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Terrill Sworn In, Announces Staffing Changes

December 3, 2018 Ty Taylor
New Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill has been sworn in and has already announced some staffing changes at the sheriff’s department. Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower and Mercer County Clerk Sara Blaser were also sworn [FULL STORY]
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City Still Has Hope For Button Building

December 3, 2018 Ty Taylor
The City of Aledo still holding out hope for the Button Building. The property continues to deteriorate and significant issues and impacting the roof says Mayor Chris Hagloch. At one time the city was considering [FULL STORY]
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Monmouth College Remembers President George H.W. Bush; Spoke at 2000 Graduation Ceremony

December 3, 2018 Ty Taylor
The passing of President George H.W. Bush over the weekend is particularly bittersweet for members of the Monmouth College Class of 2000. On the afternoon of May 14th, 2000, President Bush delivered the commencement address [FULL STORY]
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Terrill Sworn In As Mercer County Sheriff Monday Morning

December 2, 2018 Ty Taylor
New Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill will be sworn in Monday morning at 8:30 a.m. at the Mercer County Courthouse. Terrill defeated incumbent Dave Staley 3801 to 3238 last month.  Meanwhile, Sara Blaser will also [FULL STORY]
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School Board Packets Now Available For Interested Candidates

December 2, 2018 Ty Taylor
School board packets are now available for those interested in running in local school districts. Three seats are open in the Mercer County, Sherrard and Rockridge School Districts.  Nominating petitions must be filed in the [FULL STORY]

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