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Eagles, Rockets Pick Up Conference Wins

January 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County topped United to move to 4-0 in the boys Lincoln Trail Conference race and Rockridge pulled away from Sherrard to post their fifth win in six Three Rivers Athletic Conference outings in games [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Teaming Up With DCFS For Foster Care Training

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department collaborating with the Department of Children and Family Services to offer a program for those interested in providing foster care. It’s called PRIDE says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The program begins [FULL STORY]

History Bee, Scholastic Bowl & Raising $14,000 For Sherrard High School Auditorium; Meet Joshua Gibson

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School junior Joshua Gibson this morning. The Eagle Scout is raising $14,000 for improvements to the Sherrard High School auditorium. He’s also involved in scholastic bowl [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Annawan Native Has Goal; It’s 1-Million Chicago Cubs Baseball Cards

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Annawan native and former local radio personality Beau Thompson this morning. He’s on a mission to collect 1-million Chicago Cubs baseball cards. He’s currently at 257,000 and counting.

Mercer County School Board Approves Tuition Waiver Plan; Request Now Goes To ISBE

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board moving forward with a plan to allow tuition waivers for non-resident students, specifically children of current or future staff members who live outside of the district. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott [FULL STORY]

Top Seeds Fall At LTC Tournament

January 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The top three seeds fell in pool play at the Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball tournament at Princeville Wednesday night. The 7th seeded Mercer County Golden Eagles took down 2nd seeded Stark County 39-34, 5th [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Investigating Shots Fired Complaint Near Joy

January 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department investigating a shots fired complaint in rural Joy. There were no immediate arrests made and reports are being forwarded to the Mercer County State’s Attorney’s office for review. The incident [FULL STORY]

Meeting Discusses Mercer County VFW’s Future

January 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Nick Seefeld this morning about a Tuesday night meeting concerning the future of the Mercer County VFW. The facility is facing some financial challenges and needs some upgrades. [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Shootout, Rockets Keep Rolling

January 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County picked up their second win of the season over Ridgewood in another high scoring affair in Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball action Tuesday night. Rockridge won their fourth game in a row topping [FULL STORY]

Andalusia’s Anderson Named Assistant Republican Leader in State Senate

January 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia appointed to Senate Republican Leadership. Senate Republican Leader Bill Brady named Anderson as Assistant Republican Leader this week. In his new role, Anderson will work closely with Senate [FULL STORY]