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WIU Teaching Corps Program Benefits From Looser-Flake Foundation

September 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Looser-Flake Foundation partnering with Western Illinois University for a new teaching corps program. The initiative aims to help rural school districts, who are facing teaching shortages says the foundation’s Kelly Thompson. The Looser-Flake Foundation [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Leading On The Court and Leading With FFA; Meet Rockridge’s Mia Freyermuth

September 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor had a chance to catch up with Rockridge volleyball player and Rockridge FFA president Mia Freyermuth this morning. You can also find her working at The Rocket Stop.

Ameren Illinois Reminding About 811

September 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

Call before you dig. It’s the law. Ameren Illinois and a large collation of other groups want farmers and all landowners to dial 811 before doing something as simple as driving a stake into the [FULL STORY]

Button Building Roof To Receive Attention From City

September 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

As the City of Aledo hopes for a permanent tenant for the Button Building or a new owner, they plan to repair the roof in the interim. Mayor Chris Hagloch says a downtown consultant will [FULL STORY]

Illinois Waterfowl Outfitter Pleads Guilty To Unlawful Guided Hunt

September 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rick A. Hamm, 58, of Chillicothe, IL, owner of “Show Me Your Snows,” a waterfowl outfitting service, pleaded guilty today in federal court to unlawful sale of wildlife, in violation of the Lacey Act. Hamm [FULL STORY]

Elevator Status Remains Key Question For Mercer County Courthouse

September 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The new administrator is on the job for Mercer County and one of Ron Fullerlove’s first tasks is evaluating the Mercer County Courthouse and specifically issues related to an old elevator. No definitive timetable [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Bombers Win Mercer County Invitational

September 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers captured the Mercer County Invitational boys golf title edging out Three Rivers Conference foe Rockridge while Macomb won the girls crown. In volleyball, Macomb defeated United in the championship match at the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interviews: Disler, Filler, Hofer & Monson Recap Week 2

September 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

Steve Disler, Chip Filler, Andrew Hofer and Scott Monson were guests on the WRMJ Sportsline this morning recapping week 2 action. Steve Disler: Chip Filler: Andrew Hofer: Scott Monson:

Mercer County, Orion, Rockridge Victorious; Tigers Fall in Week 2

September 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles bounced back following a disappointing Week 1 performance to beat Elmwood-Brimfield 42-20 at George Pratt Memorial Field Friday night. Rockridge won another nail-biter this week over Monmouth-Roseville 33-32 in overtime. [FULL STORY]

Visit Dozens of Schools Sept. 26 at College Night at BHC

September 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College will host the 48th Annual College Night from 5:30-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 at the college’s Quad-Cities Campus, 6600 34th Ave., Moline, in the gym in Building 3. In one evening, students [FULL STORY]