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WRMJ Audio: IHSA Bass Fishing Continues To Grow; More Bodies Of Water May Be Needed

March 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson this morning. The two discussed the IHSA stae tournament series in bass fishing, now in its 11th year. Over 300 IHSA member schools now [FULL STORY]

Tigers Fall To Maroons, Red Storm Roll

March 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers took on Moline at the Bett Plex in high school softball action Tuesday and fell to the Maroons 9-4. In other softball action Annawan-Wethersfield topped Cuba-Spoon River Valley 7-5. In baseball, United [FULL STORY]

Swanson Sponsors Honor & Remember Flag Legislation

March 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson sponsoring legislation establishing the Honor and Remember Flag as the official flag in Illinois for honoring all fallen servicemen and serivicewomen. Other states are moving forward with similar legislation. Swanson [FULL STORY]

Mercer County TRIAD Hosting Cyber Security Program For Area Seniors

March 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County TRIAD program hosting a presentation next month on high tech crimes and fraud against seniors. The speaker will be special investigator Hale Guyer. The presentation will be April 13th at 11 a.m. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Riley’s Defense Will Help Rockets Defend State Title

March 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior Addison Riley this morning. She is one of the key returnees for the Rockets, who are set to begin defense of their 2018 state title.

Engwall Likes LTC Expansion

March 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Knoxville and Abingdon-Avon will be joining the Lincoln Trail Conference. The move is effective with the 2021/2022 school year. Mercer County head girls basketball coach Kate Engwall says both schools will be good for the [FULL STORY]

Over 100 Children Served At Mercer County Family Crisis Center In 2018

March 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family Crisis Center serves over 100 children in 2018. The agency’s Marla Reynolds addressed the Aledo City Council last night. The Champions4Children Walk is May 4th at 9 a.m. at Aledo Central [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Continues To Serve As Interim City Administrator; Spring Clean-Up Days April 29-May 3

March 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan will continue to serve as interim city administrator. Mayor Chris Hagloch tells WRMJ that there is no definitive timeline to find a permanent replacement for the position. Sullivan has been [FULL STORY]

QC Man Arrested On Meth Charges In Mercer County

March 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Quad Cities man arrested on meth charges in Mercer County. Justin Wright of Davenport was taken into custody Saturday, according to a press release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He was arrested for [FULL STORY]

Red Cross Blood Draw Tuesday At Mercer County VFW

March 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Blood supplies are running low and local donors are needed for the latest Mercer County American Red Cross Draw. Mary Flint is helping organize the effort. Again, the blood draw is Tuesday from 11:30 a.m. [FULL STORY]