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Swanson & Weaver Sowrn In To New Terms This Week

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s two voices in the Illinois General Assembly sworn in for another term. In the State Senate, it’s Chuck Weaver. And in the statehouse, Mercer County is represented by Dan Swanson, who began his [FULL STORY]

Mercer Academic Foundation Continues To Seek Support

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

Promotion continues of an academic foundation benefiting the Mercer County School District. It’s called the “Mercer County Schools Excellence in Education Foundation” says board member and retired teacher Mary Flint. Retired teacher Nancy Watkins is [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Conference Opener, Rockets Roll In TRAC, Tigers Sweep Triangular

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County ended a five game losing streak opening their Lincoln Trail Conference season with a convincing victory in boys basketball Tuesday night. The Rockridge Rockets held Riverdale to single digit scoring in every quarter [FULL STORY]

Aledo Seeking Applicants For City Administrator Job; No Timeline For New Hire

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

There is no definitive timeline for a new City Administrator for the City of Aledo. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. Former Aledo City Administrator Erin Knackstedt resigned in mid-November to accept a job in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks ‘Dear Mom & Dad: Cool it’ Piece

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson this morning. Anderson collaborated with National Federation of State High School Associations Executive Director Karissa Niehoff on a piece titled “Dear Mom and [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Throne ‘Scrambles’ His Way To PIT Title

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge wrestler Nolan Throne this morning. The 145-pound junior took home the title last Saturday at the Princeton Invitational Tournament. Throne is now 22 and 1 on the [FULL STORY]

Weaver Opposed To Pritzker Push For Progressive Income Tax In Illinois

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver opposed to any efforts by Governor-elect J.B. Pritzker to move to a progressive income tax system in Illinois. He believes voters should get final say on the issue. Pritzker is [FULL STORY]

Warren County Jail Reopens After Five Months; Had Been Leaning On Mercer County

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The inmates are returning to the Warren County Jail, and the guards are back too. Warren County reopened the jail Monday. It had been closed for the past five months because there weren’t enough jail [FULL STORY]

Princeville Takes Control In LTC, Tigers & Rockets Win In TRAC

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

Princeville defeated Stark County Monday night to move to 4-0 in girls Lincoln Trail play and with wins over conference contenders Wethersfield and Annawan, took control of the conference race. Sherrard and Rockridge were winners [FULL STORY]

Interior Aledo City Hall Project Awarded To Frye Builders

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has approved awarding a $655,000 contract to Frye Builders & Associates for an interior renovation project of City Hall. The action taken last night says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Hagloch says the [FULL STORY]