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WRMJ Audio: Talking Sherrard Student Hunger Drive With Emma Hofmann

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School senior student-athlete Emma Hofmann this morning. She is helping lead a Student Hunger Drive.

Eagles, Red Storm Post LTC Wins

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The final week of the regular season got underway Monday and Mercer County and United both posted wins in Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball action. Princeville also won to remain one game in front of the [FULL STORY]

Future Of Aledo Water Department Under Discussion By Council

October 22, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council talks future of the city’s water department. There’s much to consider says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Roger Goodson of Illinois American Water attended last night’s city council meeting. The City [FULL STORY]

A Lesson In Mercer County One-Room Schools From Roger Birkhead

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Roger Birkhead on Monday night. He gave a presentation on Mercer County one-room schools at the Fall Open Meeting of the Mercer County Historical Society at the Essley-Noble [FULL STORY]

Haley Child Porn Case Could Move To Federal Court

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

A Viola man’s child porn case could move to federal court. Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee indicated this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court that the federal prosecutor’s office has expressed interest in the [FULL STORY]

Tuesday Ribbon Cutting & Open House For New Mercer Extension Office In Viola

October 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The University of Illinois Extension set to show off its new Mercer County office. An open house and ribbon cutting ceremony is scheduled for Tuesday at the new Viola location—located at 910 13th Street says [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Orion Get Wins; Sherrard, Rockridge Fall In Week 8

October 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Week 8 of the high school football season got underway around the area Friday night. The Mercer County Golden Eagles got their fifth win of the season by beating Princeville 8-7. Orion also got their [FULL STORY]

Fall Open Meeting Of Mercer County Historical Society Oct. 21; Presentation On One-Room Schools In Mercer County

October 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Chris Swanson and Ron Dillavou this morning about the Fall Open Meeting of the Mercer County Historical Society on Monday, Oct. 21 at 7 p.m. at the Essley-Noble [FULL STORY]

Rockets Shot Down, Princesses Remain In First

October 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets took on Augusta Southeastern in non-conference volleyball action Thursday and fell to the Suns in a three game match. In the Lincoln Trail, Princeville defeated West Central to stay one game ahead [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council To Consider Request For Proposals For Water Dept.

October 18, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council set to take action next week—authorizing “City staff to issue a request for proposal for the purchase of the City of Aledo Water and Waste Water Systems.” The city has had [FULL STORY]