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WRMJ Audio: It Takes Patience To Build A Consistent Winner; A Lesson From Southern Illinois’ Goreville High School

June 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the head softball coach at Goreville High School in southern Illinois this morning. The Blackcats claimed their third state softball title since 2012 earlier this month. Coach Shanna [FULL STORY]

Full Time County Administrator Back On Table For Mercer County Board

June 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board again exploring hiring a full time county administrator. The issue was brought up at this month’s regular county board meeting says District 3 county board member Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. [FULL STORY]

The WRMJ Story Began On June 11, 1979

June 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

On June 11, 1979, WRMJ signed on the air. The station was put on the air by Roger Coleman from Galesburg. Current owner John Hoscheidt was the general manager. Over the past 40 years WRMJ [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Turns 40; Hoscheidt Has Been Here Since Day One

June 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ celebrates 40 years today. The station signed on June 11, 1979 and John Hoscheidt has been here since day one. Hoscheidt is now sole owner of the station.

WRMJ Archive: Interview With WRMJ Founder Roger Coleman

June 11, 2019 Ty Taylor

It was 40-years ago today (June 11, 1979) that WRMJ first signed on. Roger Coleman founded the station and was a guest on the WRMJ Sportsline back in April of 2017. Part 1: Part [FULL STORY]

Another Downtown Aledo Street Project Underway

June 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Another downtown Aledo street project is underway. Work began this morning and the upgrade was approved by the Aledo City Council back in February, when Mayor Chris Hagloch detailed the plans with WRMJ. The [FULL STORY]

2019 Rhubarb Festival Finishes Strong

June 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Another big time Rhubarb Festival. Year 28 was a winner says organizer Pam Myers who spoke with WRMJ on Sunday morning. Among the visitors over the weekend—a woman from New York City. Also, [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Department Monitoring For West Nile Virus

June 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department again monitoring for West Nile Virus. Among the indicators is the bird population says the agency’s Kyle Lloyd. Lloyd says the health department will also soon be setting out [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Tax Bills Mailed June 19th

June 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County tax bills will be sent out later this month. Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower provided an update at last week’s Mercer County Board meeting. Tax bills can also be paid at most [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Nelson Builds Army Of Runners At Junior High Level; Hopes For Same At High School Level

June 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new Mercer County High School cross country coach Pete Nelson this morning.