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Rockets Fall Short, Tigers Win In Regional Play

February 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rockridge almost pulled off a huge upset in the semi-finals of the Class 2A Mercer County Girls Regional Wednesday night as the top seeded Riverdale Rams got a put back basket with :01.7 left to [FULL STORY]

School Cancellations Reach Ten Days; Still Plenty Of Winter Left

February 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

It’s been a tough winter for local school superintendents. Sherrard’s Alan Boucher has had to call off school ten times already and the last day of winter isn’t until March 19th. Sherrard’s last day of [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Teaming Up With DCFS For Foster Care Training; Classes Start This Weekend

February 6, 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 was [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Lower Rock Island County Farmer Mueller Speaks To Reporters In Advance of President’s State of Union Address

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Edgington area farmer Tom Mueller is Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos’ official guest at tonight’s President Trump State of Union Address. He spoke with reporters early this evening. Bustos indicated that of the guests that [FULL STORY]

Restitution Paid In Mercer County Booster Club Theft Case

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

All $50,000 in restitution has been paid in a Mercer County Athletic Booster Club theft case. 44 year old Angie Dellitt was formally sentenced today in Mercer County Circuit Court. Per terms of the agreement [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Mental Health Action Program Meeting Need

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

A significant investment in mental health services having an impact in Mercer County. The Mercer County Mental Health Action Program was unveiled last August and involves a number of collaborators. An update from Jen Hamerlinck [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County Senior Ham Proves It’s Never Too Late; Claims Regional Wrestling Title

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County senior wrestler Tristan Ham this morning. The 145-pounder claimed a regional title last Saturday after going out for the sport late in the season.

Rockets Record Regional Win, Chargers Win Showdown In TRAC

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets girls basketball team opened up regional play defeating Mercer County on their home floor in the rubber game of their three game series this season. In boys play, Orion won their second [FULL STORY]

Aledo To Acquire Property Near Cemetery

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo moving forward with acquiring a piece of property near the Aledo Cemetery. The issue discussed last night says Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch. The total purchase price is $50,000.

Keithsburg Riverside Campground Receives State Grant Funding

February 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Keithsburg Riverside Campground among 89 park projects throughout the state receiving grant funding. They’ll receive just over $140,000 for improvements. Overall, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources is awarding more than $29-million statewide says DNR [FULL STORY]