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Rockridge Music Gets IESA State Performance

January 29, 2020 Ty Taylor

Some more recognition for the Rockridge music program. An update from the school’s choral director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger. The Illinois Music Education Association all-state event runs through Saturday in Peoria.

United Leads Lincoln Trail, Rockets Win Twice On Mats

January 29, 2020 Ty Taylor

The United Red Storm find themselves a top the Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball standings heading into the conference tournament. United beat West Central to run their mark to 5-0. Four teams sit at 3-1. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: When Mom Helps Out, Annawan’s Alex Coppejans Thankful

January 29, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Annawan boys basketball coach Alex Coppejans Tuesday night when the Braves visited Mercer County. He took time during a pre-game interview to speak about his mother, who keeps [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation Awards Over $67,000 In Scholarships Since 2011; Another Round Offered In 2020

January 28, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Farm Bureau reminding of scholarship opportunities for local students pursuing secondary education in an ag related field. Mercer County Farm Bureau manager Jill McCrory says the Mercer County Farm Bureau Foundation [FULL STORY]

Tigers Get Big TRAC Win, Eagles Continue To Slide

January 28, 2020 Ty Taylor

Sherrard picked up a big win over Fulton in Three Rivers Conference girls basketball Monday night. The Tigers stayed one game back of league leading Riverdale. Mercer County suffered their third loss in a row [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Monmouth College Political Science Professor Talks Iowa Caucuses

January 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Monmouth College political science professor Robin Johnson on Monday afternoon, just one week out from the Feb. 3 Iowa Caucuses.

Wrong Way Driver Charged With DUI In Warren County Crash; Two Injured

January 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

Bond set at $250,000 for a Galesburg man arrested in a DUI crash on U.S. 34 in Warren County. A Warren County Sheriff’s Department press release indicates 29 year old Kenneth Dutton was driving the [FULL STORY]

Sovereign Citizen Pleads Guilty To Disorderly Conduct Charge In Mercer County; Jury Trial Called Off

January 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man’s jury trial called off this morning in Mercer County Circuit Court after he enters a guilty plea to a disorderly conduct charge. As part of the agreement, 43 year old Michael Paladino [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Krueger Savoring His Senior Season; And Winning A Bunch

January 27, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge High School senior wrestler Dallas Krueger Monday morning. The 138-pounder enters the postseason with impressive wins at the Princeton Invitational Tournament and the Bob Mitton Invite.

Mercer County Total Deer Harvest 1,465

January 26, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County deer harvest for all seasons totals 1,465, which is less than last year’s total of 1,546. The numbers include archery, youth, firearm, muzzleloader and late winter CWD seasons. Statewide, the total harvest [FULL STORY]