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Eagles Rally Falls Short; Sherrard, Mercer Co. Win On The Mats

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles trailed by 19 points early in the third quarter, rallied to take a four point lead in the fourth, tied the game in the final seconds only to fall to [FULL STORY]

County Board Chairman: Courthouse Needs Time Clock

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Do county employees at the Mercer County Courthouse need a time-clock. County Board Chairman Carlos Sarabasa says yes. He says there should also probably be a video camera at the time-clock. Sarabasa brought up the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Reports Two Meth Arrests This Week

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announcing two methamphetamine arrests this week. 41 year old Frank Wheeler of Seaton was taken into custody Tuesday following a suspicious vehicle complaint. He is being held in the Mercer [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Hagens’ Christmas Break Brought 1,000 Points

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County senior Dani Hagens this week. She reached 1,000 points in her high school basketball career during the Christmas break at the Erie Warkins Cardinal Classic.

Swanson & Weaver Sowrn In To New Terms This Week

January 10, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s two voices in the Illinois General Assembly sworn in for another term. In the State Senate, it’s Chuck Weaver. And in the statehouse, Mercer County is represented by Dan Swanson, who began his [FULL STORY]

Mercer Academic Foundation Continues To Seek Support

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

Promotion continues of an academic foundation benefiting the Mercer County School District. It’s called the “Mercer County Schools Excellence in Education Foundation” says board member and retired teacher Mary Flint. Retired teacher Nancy Watkins is [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Conference Opener, Rockets Roll In TRAC, Tigers Sweep Triangular

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County ended a five game losing streak opening their Lincoln Trail Conference season with a convincing victory in boys basketball Tuesday night. The Rockridge Rockets held Riverdale to single digit scoring in every quarter [FULL STORY]

Aledo Seeking Applicants For City Administrator Job; No Timeline For New Hire

January 9, 2019 Ty Taylor

There is no definitive timeline for a new City Administrator for the City of Aledo. An update from Mayor Chris Hagloch. Former Aledo City Administrator Erin Knackstedt resigned in mid-November to accept a job in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson Talks ‘Dear Mom & Dad: Cool it’ Piece

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson this morning. Anderson collaborated with National Federation of State High School Associations Executive Director Karissa Niehoff on a piece titled “Dear Mom and [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Throne ‘Scrambles’ His Way To PIT Title

January 8, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge wrestler Nolan Throne this morning. The 145-pound junior took home the title last Saturday at the Princeton Invitational Tournament. Throne is now 22 and 1 on the [FULL STORY]