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WRMJ Audio: A Lesson In Dual Enrollment From WIU

February 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois University is promoting its growing dual enrollment program. WIU is already collaborating with Cambridge, West Central, Illini West, Macomb, West Prairie, Bushnell Prairie City, VIT, Rushville-Industry and Southeastern High Schools. WRMJ News Director [FULL STORY]

Downtown Revitalization Firm Meets With Aledo Economic Development Committee

February 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

A consulting firm has begun its work on creating a downtown revitalization strategy for the City of Aledo. The group 353 Court met with the city’s Economic Development Committee on Wednesday night. That’s team member [FULL STORY]

Bustos Hoping To Make Most Of House Appropriations Committee Assignment

February 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos likes her new role on the House Appropriations Committee. She spoke with WRMJ yesterday. Bustos will also continue to serve on the House Ag Committee in the new session of [FULL STORY]

Rockets Shot Down, Red Storm Calmed In Regionals

February 21, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Rockrdige Rockets had their season come to an abrupt end in the first game of the Class 2A Orion Regional as the Fulton Steamers avenged an earlier season loss with a 45-39 victory. The [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Preseason No. 1 In Softball

February 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

Defending state champion Rockridge is preseason number 1 in the Illinois Coaches Association 2A softball poll. The Rockets claimed the 2A state title last June. The IHSA softball and baseball seasons start next Monday with [FULL STORY]

Fertilizer Plant Coming To Aledo Industrial Park

February 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

The Aledo Industrial Park has a new tenant. Mayor Chris Hagloch details a redevelopment agreement discussed by the Aledo City Council Tuesday night. Lots 9 and 10 total six acres in the Aledo Industrial Park.

Eagles Fall In Sectional & Regional Action

February 20, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County took to the mat and the court Tuesday night looking to advance in state tournament competition but came up short. At the Dual Team Sectionals, the Golden Eagles almost pulled the upset over [FULL STORY]

Replacing Missed School Days With E-Learning; Swanson Says Internet Connectivity Must First Improve In Rural Areas

February 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Could e-learning be used to combat missed school days due to harsh winter weather? Local State Rep. Dan Swanson says it’s a concept worth considering, but rural areas need more reliable internet service before that [FULL STORY]

Eagles Get Comeback Win In Regional

February 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

Mercer County advanced to the semi-finals of the Class 2A boys regional, rallying from an eleven point deficit in the third quarter to beat the host Sherrard Tigers. United and West Central met for the [FULL STORY]

Winter Weather Advisory For WRMJ Listening Area

February 19, 2019 Ty Taylor

NATIONAL WEATHER ISSUES WINTER WEATHER ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 9 PM THIS EVENING TO 3 PM CST WEDNESDAY… * WHAT…Snow and mixed precipitation expected. Total snow accumulations of 2 to 5 inches, highest west of [FULL STORY]