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Mustangs Corral Golden Eagles, Geese Nip Rockets

December 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County went on the road for a rare Wednesday night contest and a rough third quarter propelled Morrison to a victory in boys basketball. Lexi Nichols hit two free throws late to give Wethersfield [FULL STORY]

Swanson: More School Construction Grant Funding Available In 2020

December 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson says more school construction grant money should be available in 2020. He spoke with WRMJ this week. He says the grants are competitive and contingent on a match from the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: What’s Next? IHSA Member Schools Repeal District Scheduling For Football; Reaction From IHSA’s Sam Knox

December 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with IHSA football administrator Sam Knox Wednesday morning, a day after IHSA member schools approved repealing district scheduling for high school football.

Tigers Take Pair From Pioneers, Wrestlers Win Too

December 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

Sherrard met Alleman in boys and girls basketball Tuesday night and the Tigers took both contests. The boys had to rally in the fourth quarter on their home floor for the win while the girls [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Warrior Calvin’s Legacy Gets Mural At Apollo Elementary School

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

A mural now adorns a hallway at Apollo Elementary School honoring 9-year-old Calvin Smith, who died last summer after a courageous battle with cancer. The mural was the work of Myah Balmer and Hannah Baker [FULL STORY]

QC Man Agrees To Submit DNA Sample In Mercer County Sex Assault Case; Contempt Of Court Sentences Vacated

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

After agreeing to submit to a DNA sample, two contempt of court sentences vacated against a Davenport man in a Mercer County sex assault case. Judge Peter Church made the ruling Tuesday in Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Three Rockridge Students Honored By Illinois Music Education Association

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Music Education Association has announced their All-State participants for 2020. Selected for the All-State Honor Choir is Tori Hofer (her third year). Selected for the All-State Choir is Vaughn Vavrosky. Phoebe Joy was [FULL STORY]

Aledo & Unit 404 Near Agreement On Full-Time School Resource Officer

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo and Mercer County School District have reached a tentative agreement regarding a full-time school resource officer position to monitor and patrol school buildings in Aledo. Police Chief/City Administrator Chris Sullivan with [FULL STORY]

Aledo Gas Rate Structure To Change

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council takes action on natural gas rates. City Administrator Chris Sullivan details the change. The first reading of the ordinance was approved this week with the second reading on the January [FULL STORY]

United, Bullets, Rams Post Tournament Wins

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

Host United, Knoxville and Riverdale posted victories on the second day of the United Christmas basketball tournament. In girls basketball action, Knoxville and Farmington were winners at the Knoxville-Abingdon-Avon Holiday Tournament. Rockridge takes the travel [FULL STORY]