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Mercer County School District Hosting Community Engagement Forum Next Month

March 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board hosting another community engagement forum. The latest one is set for next month says Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie. The forum runs from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

Tigers Rally To Top Eagles

March 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sherrard rallied for eight runs in the fourth inning to beat Mercer County 12-9 in high school baseball action Wednesday. The Tigers Bryce Davis had three hits and four Rbi to pace Sherrard. Gavin King [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: All-State Scholastic Bowl Honor For Mercer County’s Santiago

March 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor was joined by Mercer County High School junior Max Santiago this morning. Santiago has received all-state honors from the Illinois High School Scholastic Bowl Coaches Association.

‘Blue Kids’ Set For April Appearance In Mercer County

March 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

Blue kids will soon be popping up around Mercer County. It’s a yearly project for the Mercer County Family Crisis Center during April says the agency’s Marla Reynolds. You can be a Blue Kids sponsor [FULL STORY]

Bustos Questions U.S. Education Secretary

March 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos takes issue with U.S. Department of Education Secretary Betsy DeVos over the Borrower Defense rule as it relates to federal student loans. Bustos questioned DeVos during a House Appropriations subcommittee [FULL STORY]

Henderson County Authorities Seeking Information On Missing Teen; Phone Last Pinged In Monmouth Area

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

Henderson County authorities seeking the whereabouts of a missing teenager. 16 year old Payton Watson was reported missing on Sunday. A Henderson County Sheriff’s Department press release says the last location ping on her cell [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Same Tradition, But New Coach At Sterling Newman

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new Sterling Newman Central catholic head football coach Brandon Kreczmer this morning. He takes over for Mike Papoccia.

Aledo Man Facing Burglary Charges

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man is facing residential burglary charges. The Class 1 felony has been filed against 47 year old Amos Anderson. The charge stems from a burglary south of Viola that was reported to the [FULL STORY]

LIHEAP Assistance Still Available For Mercer County Families

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

If you’re struggling to pay home heating bills, the state’s “LIHEAP” program may be able to help. The Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program or “LIHEAP” provides qualifying households some relief says spokesperson Bob Gough. [FULL STORY]

Rockets Open TRAC Play With Win

March 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rocket softball team opened up Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division play with a convincing 15-0 win over Morrison Monday. The Rocket’s Lexi Hines spun a no-hitter in the five inning contest as [FULL STORY]