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Unit 404 BOE Hears Request For Junior High Softball Program

October 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board hears from a parent about starting a Jr. High softball program. Chad Cook made a presentation to board members Wednesday night. The estimate to start a program would be [FULL STORY]

Eagles Stop Tigers, Orion-Sherrard Wins Regular Season Finale

October 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Sherrard met in non-conference volleyball action Wednesday night in Aledo and the Golden Eagles won the match in straight games 25-15, 25-22. In soccer, Orion-Sherrard ran by East Peoria 6-1 to finish [FULL STORY]

Significant Life Safety Repairs Needed For Mercer County Jr. High & High School Buildings; Unit 404 BOE To Evaluate Options

October 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

Some “scary numbers” is how additional life safety repairs have been described for the Junior High and High School buildings in the Mercer County School District. The issue was discussed at last night’s Unit 404 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ’s Ty Taylor Hosts This Week’s IRN Prep Report

October 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

This week’s Illinois Radio Network IRN Prep Report is hosted by WRMJ’s Ty Taylor, and the program features the Fieldcrest High School football team. The Knights are unbeaten this season, and ranked #1 in the [FULL STORY]

Letter From Rockridge Supt. Regarding Response To High School Threat This Week

October 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Leads Coat Drive

October 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

A coat drive underway for area youngsters. It’s being organized by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. Sheriff Dusty Terrill spoke with WRMJ this afternoon. For more information contact Deputy Jacob Marlow at 582-5194. Again, [FULL STORY]

NFHS Executive Director: No Linkage To CTE From Playing High School Football

October 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The following is a piece from National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) executive director Dr. Karissa Niehoff. At the end, there is audio reaction from Lena-Winslow head football coach Ric Arand. When it [FULL STORY]

Red Storm Stop Eagles, Tigers, Rockets Fall

October 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

United stayed in the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball race with a win over Mercer County Tuesday night. The Red Storm trail Princeville by one game in the standings. Orion and Fulton remained tied a top [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Lil’ Brother Talks Up Big Brother & Big Brother Talks Up Lil’ Brother, Meet The Running Coulter’s

October 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County brothers and cross country teammates Riley and Derek Coulter this morning. Senior Riley won the Lincoln Trail Conference meet last week and freshman Derek has broken [FULL STORY]

Threat Investigated At Rockridge High School

October 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

Parents notified of a rumored threat at Rockridge High School. Principal Katy Hasson says several students reported seeing social media posts that made reference to a possible school shooting at Rockridge. She says she and [FULL STORY]