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WRMJ Audio: Rockridge’s Douglas & Minyard Participate In State Sen. Neil Anderson’s Youth Advisory Council

November 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Rockridge High School seniors Alexandra Minyard and Ella Douglas spent Tuesday at the Western Illinois University Quad Cities campus participating in State Senator Neil Anderson’s Youth Advisory Council. Ella Douglas and Alexandra Minyard spoke with [FULL STORY]

Aledo Church Again Offering Free Community Thanksgiving Meal

November 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

This marks the fifth year that the First Baptist Church in Aledo will be offering a Free Community Thanksgiving Meal. It’s Thanksgiving Day from 11 a.m. to Noon at the Mercer County Senior Center. Delivery [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Choir Director Leads Quad City Singers

November 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge High School choral director also spends time directing the Quad City Singers. The group is a 24-member auditioned community choir says Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger. They have a special performance coming up early next month. [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Rockets Win Season Openers

November 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge opened the girls high school basketball season with victories at the Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament Monday night. The Golden Eagles topped the host Spartans while the Rockets shut down United. Sherrard lost [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Talks Budget & Tax Levy

November 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council approves the first reading of the budget and tax levy for fiscal year 2020. City Administrator Chris Sullivan speaking with WRMJ after last night’s meeting. The city’s fiscal year coincides [FULL STORY]

More Details Released In Fatal Little York Shooting; Officers Responded To Saturday Domestic Disturbance

November 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

More information being released on a fatal shooting in rural Little York over the weekend. Warren County Sheriff Martin Edwards confirms that officers were responding to a domestic disturbance on Saturday night called in by [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Talking Firearm Deer Hunting With IDNR’s Tim Schweizer

November 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor previewed the upcoming firearm deer hunting season this morning with Tim Schweizer from the Illinois Department of Natural Resources.

Mercer County Food Mission Organized

November 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jennifer Hamerlinck with the Mercer County Health Department this morning. She is helping organize the Mercer County Food Mission, which involves a number of partners–including the faith based [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Music Theory Class Performing Elton John Music This Week

November 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County High School music theory class taking on Elton John this week. Music teacher Rusty Ruggles. Again, the music theory class concert is Thursday at 7 p.m.

Mercer County Hunters Getting Set For Firearm Deer Season

November 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The two firearm deer hunting seasons coming up in Illinois. The first weekend is Nov. 22-24 followed by Dec. 5-8. Last year during the first weekend, Mercer County hunters harvested 618 deer and then brought [FULL STORY]