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WRMJ Audio: A Day On The Water With The Eagles

May 2, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spent much of Thursday at Mississippi River Pool 13 near Savanna following the IHSA bass fishing sectional. Mercer County had a good day, but did not advance to state, finishing [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Layer Finally Goes Out For Track Her Junior Year; Now Eyeing State In Senior Season

May 2, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Sherrard senior Ashleigh Layer this morning. She runs the first leg for the Tigers 4×100 and 4×400 relays. Sherrard girls track is having a strong spring with [FULL STORY]

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Artcher Wants Speedy Trial

May 2, 2019 Ty Taylor

The attorney for Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher is demanding a speedy trial. That would mean within 160 days of the date he posted bond, which was April 29th. Artcher’s attorney—Katherine Drummond of [FULL STORY]

Bustos Highlights Lock & Dam Issue During Infrastructure Hearing This Week

May 2, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos continues to bring attention to aging lock and dam infrastructure. She was questioned about the issue during a House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Hearing this week in Washington. Bustos serves [FULL STORY]

Aledo & Westmer Part of First Ever IHSA Bass Fishing State Series; Mercer County Carries Forward Strong Program

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA set to celebrate its 11th year of hosting a state tournament series in bass fishing. Sectionals are scheduled throughout the state on Thursday and Mercer County High School is among 311 bass fishing [FULL STORY]

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Swanson: Industrial Hemp Good For Illinois Farmer

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson on board with the industrial hemp movement in Illinois. He was one of the original sponsors of the legislation in the Illinois House and he tells WRMJ that there is [FULL STORY]

Heavy Rains Stall Western Illinois Spring Planting This Week

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

Ponding in Western Illinois fields has brought spring planting to a standstill. But Mercer County’s Jeff Kirwan says he was on a pretty good pace until this week’s rains hit. Kirwan farms in the New [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Hagloch In IHSA Sectional Bass Fishing Boat For Third Time

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Cody Hagloch this morning. He is a member of the school’s bass fishing team and will compete in the IHSA sectional for a [FULL STORY]

High Mississippi River Forcing Water Back-Ups For Edwards River and Pope Creek

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

Not only is the Mississippi River high, but so too are tributaries like the Edwards River and Pope Creek. That’s National Weather Service meteorologist Jessica Brooks. She says the Mississippi shouldn’t reach 1993 levels at [FULL STORY]

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Baseball & Softball Seedings Announced

May 1, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA announced the sectional seedings for post season baseball and softball. In Class 2A softball, defending state champion Rockridge is the number one seed in the Sub-Sectional A Brmfield Sectional. Mercer County was number [FULL STORY]

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