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Henderson County Looks To Mercer County For Dispatching 911 Calls, Talks ‘Very Preliminary’

December 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County looking at dispatching Henderson County 911 calls. Talks are very preliminary says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The idea was initially brought up prior to last month’s election by former Mercer County Sheriff [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: When the Varsity Kid Talks About JV Kid & the JV Kid Talks About Varsity Kid

December 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County wrestlers Camden Whitenack and Griffen Kernan this morning. Whitenack was just named outstanding wrestler at the Stillman Valley Tournament and Kernan is trying to crack the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Dispatchers Receive EMD Certification

December 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

Dispatchers at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department have received emergency medical dispatch or EMD certification. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the training is vitally important when handling 911 calls. All eight dispatchers received the [FULL STORY]

December 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

Dispatchers at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department have received emergency medical dispatch or EMD certification. Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the training is vitally important when handling 911 calls. cut All eight dispatchers received [FULL STORY]

Eagles Outscore Cyclones, Rockets Hold Off Pioneers

December 19, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles won a shootout over West Prairie in non-conference boys basketball Tuesday night. The Rockridge Rockets bounced back from a slow start to defeat the Alleman Pioneers and Orion beat Ridgewood [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Knox Talks District Scheduling; New System Goes Into Effect In 2021 Football Season

December 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sam Knox, the IHSA administrator in charge of football this afternoon, just hours after the organization announced that district scheduling will go into effect for the 2021 high [FULL STORY]

Master Gardener Training Offered In Aledo Starting In January

December 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

University of Illinois Extension offering Master Gardener Training in Aledo beginning next month. The 11-week session starts January 22nd says Program Coordinator Tracy Jo Mulliken. The classes run Tuesdays from 9:15 a.m. to 4 p.m., [FULL STORY]

Just Two Candidates Running For Three Seats On Mercer County School Board

December 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

Only two candidates are running for three open seats on the Mercer County School Board next spring. Monday was the final day to submit nominating packets to the Mercer County Clerk’s office. Incumbents Bill Smock [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets, Tigers Come Up Short

December 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

Mercer County couldn’t overcome 34 turnovers and 38 free throw attempts by Illini West as they lost in girls basketball action Monday night. The Chargers went on a 15-0 run in the fourth quarter to [FULL STORY]

Concern Expressed Over Elimination Of Aledo Economic Development Position

December 18, 2018 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council hears concerns about the removal of Tarah Sipes as Economic Development Director. Ron Dillavou voiced his opinion at last night’s city council meeting. Dillavou serves on the Mercer County Historical Society [FULL STORY]