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High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Bynum Happy To See His Name On State Bracket

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School wrestling state qualifier Josh Bynum this morning. The 182-pounder finished second at last weekend’s Byron sectional.

High School Sports Spotlight: Speaker Brothers (And Dad) Take State Ride Together

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with brothers and Mercer County wrestling state qualifiers Seth and Steve Speaker this morning.

Ameren Illinois Reports Significant Damage To Wires & Poles From High Winds & Ice

February 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois reporting 102 wires, 37 distribution poles and 30 sub-transmission poles down from yesterday’s high winds and ice. The company’s Tucker Kennedy discusses some of the issues crews are facing.

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Gibson Talks Potential Changes To State Basketball Tournaments

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA is looking at some changes to the state basketball tournaments. Under consideration is two weekends–one for all four classes in girls basketball and the other for all four classes for boys basketball. Each [FULL STORY]

Comic Book Collection Brings Interest and Auction In Aledo

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

Comic books are still a thing. So much so that a collection goes on the auction block in Aledo later this month. Different collectibles bring different interest says local auctioneer Dale Jones. The auction is [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Warming Centers On Standby As High Winds Move In; Concern With Power Outages

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

The threat exists for power outages in the area with ice on power lines and high winds moving in. A few reminders from Mercer County ESDA coordinator Jen Hamerlinck. Again, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]

Blaze Destroys Home Near Millersburg

February 12, 2019 Ty Taylor

Area firefighters battle a house fire near Millersburg and also deal with the difficult weather conditions. The blaze occurred Monday, according to Aledo Fire Chief Dennis Litwiler. Firefighters were on the scene until 9 p.m. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: State Rep. Swanson Talks Minimum Wage Issue

February 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with State Representative Dan Swanson tonight. The two discussed legislation calling for raising the minimum wage in Illinois to $15 by 2025.

Downtown Revitalization Strategy Will Take Support From Property Owners

February 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

As work begins on a downtown revitalization strategy for Aledo, one of the challenges will be getting all of the property owners on board. The firm 353 Court is doing the work and team member [FULL STORY]

Icy Roads Cause Multiple Mercer County Accidents Sunday Evening

February 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

Icy road conditions early Sunday evening kept the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department very busy. There were at least seven different accidents. Six occurred on U.S. 67 and one occurred on Illinois Route 17. All were [FULL STORY]