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WRMJ Interview: It’s Family Farm, FFA & NHS For Rockridge’s Gauley, But He’s Also Thinking About Space

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with the Milan Area Rotary Club Student of the Month for Rockridge High School this morning. It’s senior Carter Gauley, who serves as co-vice president of the Rockridge [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Soft Spoken Hardin Finds Rhythm & Friendships Running For Eagles

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School sophomore cross country runner Bailey Hardin this morning. She has qualified for this weekend’s Elmwood Sectional after a strong regional performance at Hawthorn Ridge [FULL STORY]

Rockets, Tigers Have Quick Regional Exit

October 29, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers and Rockridge Rockets post season was a quick one as both fell in the opening round of the Class 2A Riverdale Regional Monday night. Tenth seeded Erie-Prophetstown topped ninth seeded Rockridge and [FULL STORY]

Bustos Reminds Interested High School Students To Submit Military Academy Nominations

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos reminding interested students that she is accepting applications from high school students for nominations to the United States Service Academies for the class entering in the fall of 2020. The [FULL STORY]

Aledo Man Found In Criminal Contempt Of Court During Jury Trial; Sentenced To 60-Days

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man found in contempt of court during his jury trial in Mercer County Circuit Court and sentenced to 60 days in the Mercer County Jail. Judge Greg Chickris made that ruling late this [FULL STORY]

Burn Days & Yard Waste Disposal Site Reminders From Aledo City Hall

October 28, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo offering reminders about burn days and the yard waste disposal site. Public Works Director Justin Blaser. Again, burn days in Aledo are Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.

Swanson Previews Fall Veto Session

October 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

The first three days of the fall veto session opens Monday. A preview from local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The fall veto session runs through Wednesday and then another three days–Nov. 12-14.

2019 IHSA Football Playoff Pairings Announced

October 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The IHSA released the playoff pairings for high school football in Illinois on Saturday. The Mercer County Golden Eagles will host a postseason game for the first time since 2014 when they welcome Chicago Christian [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Rockridge Victorious in Week 9

October 26, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles clinched a playoff spot with their Week 9 win over Mid-County 40-12 on Friday night. Rockridge finished up the 2019 season by beating Peru St. Bede 47-26. Orion dropped to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Last Hurrah For IHSA’s Johnson; Talks Playoff Pairings Simulation

October 25, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with the IHSA’s Scott Johnson this afternoon. He provided his annual playoff projection and simulation leading into week 9 of the high school football season. Johnson is retiring next [FULL STORY]