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Rockets Win, Eagles & Tigers Fall

December 7, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets went on the road for their Three Rivers Athletic Conference opener and stopped Morrison. Mercer County got off to a slow start scoring just one point in the first quarter in losing [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Fulton Coach & Aledo Grad Lower Wants District Scheduling

December 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Fulton head football coach and 1994 Aledo High School grad Patrick Lower Friday morning. He discussed his support for district scheduling for high school football, which is set [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Winners TRAC Games, Eagles Split, Tigers Win On The Mats

December 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

In Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball Thursday night, Sherrard took down Orion and Rockridge stopped Morrison. In wrestling action, Mercer County split with Louisa-Muscatine and Davenport West while Sherrard was an easy winner over [FULL STORY]

Contract Talks Resume Dec. 20 For Mercer County & County Employees

December 6, 2019 Ty Taylor

Labor talks resume between Mercer County and county employees later this month. The session is just prior to Christmas says County Administrator Ron Fullerlove. Employees of the Mercer County Courthouse, Highway Department and Sheriff’s [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: IHSA Member Schools Voting On Proposal To Repeal District Scheduling For High School Football

December 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

This month, IHSA member schools are voting on a proposal to stop district scheduling for high school football. The bylaw amendment was submitted by high school principals Bill Lapp from Fieldcrest and Brian Quam from [FULL STORY]

Aledo Holly Days This Weekend

December 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Aledo Main Street’s Holly Days set for this weekend. A run down from Aledo Main Street executive director Dana Murphy. This marks the 14th year for the electric light parade. More information available at [FULL STORY]

Bullets Shoot Down Eagles, Sherrard 7th Graders To State

December 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County went on the road to Knoxville Wednesday night to meet one of the top teams in western Illinois and came up short in girls basketball. In boys action, Ridgewood downed A-Town. On the [FULL STORY]

SBA Disaster Assistance Available For Mercer County Residents & Businesses

December 5, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board hears from the Small Business Administration about disaster assistance this week. SBA’s Sherrod Schuler spoke with the Mercer County Board Tuesday night.

Price, Neeld, Fourdyce and Henry Lead 2020 Mercer County High School HOF Class

December 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

The 2020 Mercer County High School Hall of Fame class has been announced. Mercer County High School assistant principal and athletic director Andrew Hofer says the latest inductees are a good representation of the former [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Time For Ball & Time For Eagle Scout Projects; Meet Sherrard High School Leader Kyle Yeater

December 4, 2019 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School multi-sport athlete Kyle Yeater this morning. He also takes great pride in his commitment to Eagle Scouts.