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Boys LTC Tournament Begins, Rockets Slip By Tigers

January 31, 2020 Ty Taylor

The boys Lincoln Trail Conference basketball tournament got underway at Wethersfield High School Thursday night and all of the top seeds picked up wins. In Three Rivers Athletic Conference play, the Rockridge Rockets had to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate 5.2 Percent

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.2 percent. The number is for December and represents a 1.4 percent improvement from a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Henderson, Henry, [FULL STORY]

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

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

This week’s Illinois Radio Network IRN Prep Report is hosted by WRMJ’s Ty Taylor. The program features E-Sports in high school, and how the IHSA expects a state tournament series to begin in E-Sports within [FULL STORY]

Boil Order For New Windsor Residents

January 30, 2020 Cynthia Stoner

Due to a water main break, the water supply has been shut off until repairs are complete. A boil order is in effect until further notice.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Anthem Singer Wilson Also Enjoys Her Time On Competitive Cheerleading Mat

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Payton Wilson this morning. She sings the National Anthem at various school events and is also a member of the school’s competitive cheerleading team, [FULL STORY]

February Begins With Warming Trend; Storm System Moving In Early Next Week

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

A warming trend on the way for the first part of February, but then a storm system will likely move in Monday night into Tuesday. That’s meteorologist Andy Ervin with the National Weather Service [FULL STORY]

Eagles Drop Home Finale, Tigers Roll On Mats

January 30, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County continued their late season slide and West Central scored the last 15 points of the game to down the Golden Eagles on Senior Night. Sherrard continues to dominate on the mats as they [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: At Home At The Scorer’s Table, On The Sidelines & In A Combine; Meet Stark County’s Gary Steward

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor recently visited with Stark County farmer Gary Steward. He is very active with Stark County School District athletics–keeping the scorebook for over 30 years at basketball games and also serving [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: West Central High School On Board With Esports

January 30, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with West Central High School athletic director Shane Tucker on Wednesday. The school has added an Esports team as the IHSA considers adding a state tournament series for the [FULL STORY]

Bond Revoked In Keithsburg Man’s Sex Offense Case

January 29, 2020 WRMJ Newsroom

Bond has been revoked for a Keithsburg man facing a felony charge of sexual relations within families. Mercer County State’s Attorney Meeghan Lee made the request this week, which was granted by Judge Peter Church. [FULL STORY]