Local Sports
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Engwall Promotes All-Sports Camp & Talks Playing At Next Level
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor was joined in studio by Kate Engwall for the WRMJ Sportsline on Saturday morning.
Month: April 2019
Local Sports
Golden Eagles Get Big Wins in Baseball and Softball
The Mercer County Golden Eagles baseball team swept a conference doubleheader on the road at Annawan-Wethersfield Friday, winning game one 5-2 and taking game two 14-9. Mercer County softball topped Monmouth-Roseville on Senior night 15-0. [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Feasibility Study Evaluating Catholic High School For Western Illinois
A feasibility study will examine the potential for a Catholic high school in Western Illinois. A report in The Catholic Post indicates the Diocese of Peoria has retained a firm to conduct the study in [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Rotary Club & Mercer County FFA Join Forces For Tree Effort
The Aledo Rotary Club and Mercer County FFA chapter team up for a tree planting effort on Friday. Two were planted at Aledo Central Park and over 100 at the Aledo Cemetery. WRMJ News Director [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Aledo Public Works Director Reminds Residents of Clean-Up Days, Yard Waste Disposal Site & Burn Days
Aledo spring clean-up days are set for next week. A few other reminders from Director of Public Works Justin Blaser involving the city’s yard waste disposal site and burn days. The city’s yard waste disposal [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
More Information Released In Criminal Case Against Mercer County High School Teacher
The two count criminal complaint filed against Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher alleges two victims under the age of 13. The 60 year old Artcher is facing two Class X felony counts of [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Tight Contests Highlight Area Baseball, Softball
Ridgewood rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh to hand Mercer County another tough loss in high school baseball action Thursday. Orion was able to hold off Sherrard in Three Rivers Conference [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County High School Teacher Arrested In Child Sex Assault Investigation
Illinois State Police (ISP) officials announce the arrest of Mercer County High School teacher Mark R. Artcher. The 60 year old Artcher was arrested today and charged with two counts of Predatory Criminal Sexual Assault [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
U-of-I Unveils Online Pronunciation Guide of Illinois Places
An online resource guide is now available through the University of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences detailing the proper pronunciations of Illinois towns, villages, cities, counties and other important state landmarks. WRMJ [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Yes It’s True! There Was A Quidditch Match in Stronghurst & There’s A Harry Potter Class At Monmouth College
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Monmouth College philosophy professor Anne Mamary this morning. She teaches a Harry Potter class at the school and her students recently played a Quidditch match in Stronghurst against [FULL STORY]