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WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Martinez Serving On IHSA Student Advisory Committee

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School sophomore Damian Martinez this morning. He is one of just 21 students statewide serving on the IHSA Student Advisory Committee.

Chargers, Steamers Remain Tied For TRAC Lead

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

Orion and Fulton were both pushed to three games but they rallied to remain tied atop the Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball standings after Tuesday night’s action. The Chargers and Steamers are 8-1 with one [FULL STORY]

Viola Welcomes U-of-I Extension Office

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

Viola happy to be the new home for the Mercer Extension Office. A ribbon cutting and open house was held today and among the speakers was local State Rep. Dan Swanson. Viola Mayor Kirk [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Talking Sherrard Student Hunger Drive With Emma Hofmann

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School senior student-athlete Emma Hofmann this morning. She is helping lead a Student Hunger Drive.

Eagles, Red Storm Post LTC Wins

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The final week of the regular season got underway Monday and Mercer County and United both posted wins in Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball action. Princeville also won to remain one game in front of the [FULL STORY]

Future Of Aledo Water Department Under Discussion By Council

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council talks future of the city’s water department. There’s much to consider says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Roger Goodson of Illinois American Water attended last night’s city council meeting. The City [FULL STORY]

A Lesson In Mercer County One-Room Schools From Roger Birkhead

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Roger Birkhead on Monday night. He gave a presentation on Mercer County one-room schools at the Fall Open Meeting of the Mercer County Historical Society at the Essley-Noble [FULL STORY]

Haley Child Porn Case Could Move To Federal Court

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Viola man’s child porn case could move to federal court. Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee indicated this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court that the federal prosecutor’s office has expressed interest in the [FULL STORY]

Tuesday Ribbon Cutting & Open House For New Mercer Extension Office In Viola

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The University of Illinois Extension set to show off its new Mercer County office. An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday at the new Viola location—located at 910 13th Street says [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Orion Get Wins; Sherrard, Rockridge Fall In Week 8

October 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Week 8 of the high school football season got underway around the area Friday night. The Mercer County Golden Eagles got their fifth win of the season by beating Princeville 8-7. Orion also got their [FULL STORY]