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Princeville Takes LTC Crown

October 24, 2019 Ty Taylor

Annawan had a chance to force a three way tie for first place in the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball standings but Princeville was able to pull out a three game match to finish 10-0 in [FULL STORY]

Tuition Waivers Now In Place For Current & Future Staff At Sherrard School District

October 24, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board now has a process in place involving tuition waivers for students of future staff members or current staff members that live outside of the district. Superintendent Alan Boucher first brought [FULL STORY]

Fundraiser For Rockridge Schools Foundation Next Month; Event Also Honors Two Longtime Volunteers

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Schools Foundation hosting an event on Nov. 14 at Rockridge High School.

Mercer County Senior Center Serves As SHIP Counselor Site; Open Medicare Enrollment Period Runs Through Dec. 7

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department on Aging reminds there’s help for seniors navigating Medicare’s open enrollment period. It’s a good idea to compare plans each year to make sure you are getting the coverage you need at [FULL STORY]

NFHS Executive Director: Let’s Keep Friday Nights In The Fall For High School Football

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

The following is a piece written by Dr. Karissa Niehoff, executive director of the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS): Some of the top football matchups featuring Ohio teams this past Friday night [FULL STORY]

Keithsburg Man Sentenced To Five Years In Ag Battery Case

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man receives a five-year prison term on an aggravated battery conviction. 26 year old Alan Wayne Stanley was sentenced this week in Mercer County Circuit Court after being found guilty of the Class [FULL STORY]

Local Doctor Promotes Mammograms During October Breast Cancer Awareness Month

October 23, 2019 Ty Taylor

A local physician promoting mammograms during Breast Cancer Awareness Month this month. Dr. Kristin Wurzburger practices at Genesis Health Group in Aledo. To schedule a mammogram or for more information, contact Genesis Health Group [FULL STORY]

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]