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State Senator Weaver’s Youth Advisory Council Includes Two Mercer County Students

April 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Two Mercer County High School students participating in local State Senator Chuck Weaver’s youth advisory council. Max Santiago and Rebecka Larson spent a day at the state capital earlier this week along with 48 other [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Russell & Swanson Continue Their Lyme Disease Awareness Mission

April 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor sat down with State Rep. Dan Swanson and Jennifer Russell this afternoon. Russell’s daughter Lauryn (Mercer County Jr. High 7th grader) was diagnosed with Lyme Disease and her story has [FULL STORY]

April 27th Grand Opening For New Edwards River Public Library In Aledo

April 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

A grand opening date has been set for the new Edwards River Public Library in Aledo. It will be Saturday, April 27th. Currently, shelving has arrived and is being assembled. Once that is complete, books [FULL STORY]

Spartans Sweep Eagles

April 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Ridgewood were able to meet in both baseball and softball action on a soggy Thursday and the Spartans won both contests. In baseball, Ridgewood trailed 2-1 heading into their final at bat [FULL STORY]

County Board Chairman Talks Layoffs

April 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

A lengthy discussion on county finances. It occurred last night during the regular Mercer County Board meeting and layoffs were even mentioned as a possibility by Mercer County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa of Aledo. Also [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: A 15-Strike Out Performance Already In 2019 Book For Sherrard’s Olson

April 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School pitcher Nate Olson this morning. The junior right-hander has already had a 15-strike out performance this season with a win over Fulton last week.

Eagles Rally To Top Pioneers, Moline Holds Off Rockets

April 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagle baseball team exploded for six runs in the sixth to top Alleman 13-5 Wednesday at North Side Park. Jake Reusch and Jaydon Klingaman has three hits apiece to lead the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: The Winola Free Library Project

April 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Winola Elementary School fourth grade teacher Carly Minch about a free library outside of the Winola Elementary School. The idea for the project originated from her students and [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: State Champs Crowned In Archery This Weekend

April 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Ed Cross from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources today. IDNR hosts the National Archery in Schools Program Illinois State Tournament Friday and Saturday at the Illinois State [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Being Sued Over Death Of Student

April 3, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District is being sued over the death of a 15-year old student last year. In her four count complaint, Bridget Carlson alleges her daughter—Valerie Carlson was “harassed by students for her [FULL STORY]