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Aledo City Council Takes Final Action On Recreational Marijuana Ordinances

December 17, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council approves several ordinances Monday night involving recreational marijuana. A few clarifications from Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan….. A final decision has not been made on allowing cannabis sales in Aledo. [FULL STORY]

Matherville Fire Dept. Theft Case Continued To Next Year

December 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

The theft case against the former treasurer of the Matherville Fire Department has been pushed to next year. 29 year old Stephanie Nass appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court this morning and her attorney asked [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Checking In With Illinois Hunter Who Bagged A 51-Pointer Last Year

December 16, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with southern Illinois hunter Keith Szablewski Monday morning. He shot and killed what appeared to be a 51-point buck in Nov. 2018. It was later officially scored at [FULL STORY]

Tigers Take Boyd Invitational, Eagles & Rockets Split

December 15, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers took their fourth straight Jim Boyd Invitational wrestling meet at Riverdale Saturday. The Tigers had two champions, Dylan Russell and Josh Bynum. Mercer County and Rockridge had a boys-girls doubleheader with the [FULL STORY]

West Central Heat Consider Move To 8-Man Football

December 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

The West Central Board of Education will take action on a proposal for the Heat to move to 8-man football beginning next season. The item is on the Wednesday, Dec. 18 school board agenda. If [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: A Saturday Morning Convo With My Longtime Friend Darren Bizarri

December 14, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor was joined in-studio Saturday morning for the WRMJ Sportsline by Darren Bizarri. Now in his 13th season as head men’s basketball coach at Black Hawk College, Darren’s early coaching days [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Tops Sherrard

December 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets earned a 55-49 win at home over Sherrard on Friday night. Rockridge held a one point lead at halftime, 18-17, and were up four at the end of the third quarter, 33-29. [FULL STORY]

Swanson Holds Session With Mercer County Officials

December 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson meeting with Mercer County officials. He spoke on the new recreational marijuana law and the expected revenue stream for the state and local governments. Swanson also expects additional grant [FULL STORY]

Local “Shop With A Hero” Cause Celebrates 15 Years Saturday

December 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The local “Shop With A Hero” effort celebrates its 15th year this weekend. It’s been a good run says Aledo Police Department’s Nick Seefeld. Between 35-and-40 kids will be paired with local law enforcement, [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Wins On The Mat And The Court

December 13, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers posted victories on the wrestling mat and the basketball court Thursday night. The Tigers rolled over Mercer County in wrestling and stopped Rockridge on the court. The Rocket wrestlers split their dual [FULL STORY]