WRMJ RADIO

Anderson Promoting Trades

December 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

At a recent Youth Advisory Council meeting at WIU’s Quad Cities campus, local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia took time to promote the school, but he also pushed the trades as a viable opportunity. [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post Holiday Tournament Wins

December 27, 2019 Ty Taylor

The third seeded Rockridge Rockets jumped out to a 16-0 lead and rolled to an opening round win over Canton at the Western-Macomb boys basketball tournament. At the girls State Farm Classic, 11th seeded Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Several Firearms Stolen From Eliza Area Residence

December 24, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information regarding a residential burglary that occurred during the evening hours of December 18th, at a residence on 58th Street (off the New Boston Blacktop near Eliza). The victim [FULL STORY]

Warkins Memorial Classic Opens Holiday Tournament Play

December 24, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Cliff Warkins Memorial Classic got the jump on the Christmas tournament action with a full slate of games in two locations. In girls play at Prophetstown, Mercer County and Rockridge split their games. At [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Adds Jr. High Softball; All Fall Varsity Head Coaches Rehired

December 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board approves adding junior high softball effective next school year. The action was taken Wednesday night. Parent Chad Cook originally brought up the idea last October. According to the IESA [FULL STORY]

2019 Leads To Creation Of Mercer County Food Mission

December 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

2019 has resulted in a Mercer County Food Mission being organized. A number of partners have stepped up with the effort including the Mercer County Health Department and Mercer County Mental Health Action Program says [FULL STORY]

Rockets Beat Chargers; Sherrard Falls to Fulton

December 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets earned a 45-30 road win in Three Rivers Conference play over the Orion Chargers on Friday night. Nate Henry led Rockridge in scoring with 22 points. Sherrard fell to conference foe Fulton [FULL STORY]

43rd Year For Messiah Lutheran Church Community Christmas Dinner

December 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

A local church getting set for its longtime holiday offering. The Messiah Lutheran Church in Aledo annual Community Christmas Dinner is Dec. 25 at 1 p.m. in the church dining room. Kyle Koresko helps with [FULL STORY]

Chargers Top Rockets; Eagles, Rockets Compete On The Mats

December 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

Orion stopped Rockridge and Riverdale rolled over Morrison in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball action on Thursday night. On the mats, Mercer County and Rockridge competed at Erie-Prophetstown; and Rockridge’s junior high boys basketball [FULL STORY]

West Central Heat Moving To 8-Man Football

December 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

On a unanimous vote, the West Central Board of Education approves 8-man football. High school principal and head football coach Jason Kirby says the move was spurred by declining enrollment and declining participation numbers. He [FULL STORY]