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Area Landowners Invited To Pond Clinic

January 26, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Pond Clinic being offered this winter for area landowners. It’s hosted by the Rock Island County Soil and Water Conservation District and features fisheries specialist David Wyffels with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. [FULL STORY]

Mitton Invitational, LTC Tournament, Shootout Highlight Saturday

January 26, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Unity Rockets won the 37th Annual Bob Mitton Invitational with the host Chargers taking second. Princeville topped Stark County to win the Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball tournament and local schools dominated the action [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: A Fun Talk With New Sports Kid On The Block–WQAD’s Celia Palermo

January 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor was joined in studio Saturday morning for the WRMJ Sportsline by WQAD’s Celia Palermo.

Eagles Fall Short At LTC Tournament

January 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County failed to advance to the championship game of the Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball tournament as Stark County got revenge for an earlier season loss. Princeville knocked out nine-time defending champion, Annawan. Sherrard [FULL STORY]

Eagles Stay Unbeaten In LTC Tourney

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County ran their record to 3-0 at the girls Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament Wednesday night as they held off Wethersfield. Annawan, Princeville and Stark County also posted wins. In boys basketball, Sherrard, Morrison and [FULL STORY]

East Moline Cop And Former Aledo Resident Arrested In Child Porn & Sex Assault Investigation

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) Division of Criminal Investigation (DCI) Agents arrested an East Moline Police Officer, Kirk DeGreve, 47 years of age, on Thursday, Jan. 23, at approximately 11:05 a.m. on two felony counts of [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Orion’s Diamond Stoked For Another Bob Mitton Invite

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Orion High School wrestling coach Dan Diamond Thursday afternoon. The Chargers host the 37th Annual Bob Mitton Invitational this weekend. The event features 18 teams.

Scammers Are Using Local Area State Police District Telephone Numbers To Scam Victims; ISP Warning Of ‘Spoofing’ Scam

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) officials have received multiple calls from the public concerning suspected scam calls. Various ISP districts throughout the state have received reports from citizens stating they have received calls from individuals with [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: A Lesson In IHSA Competitive Dance Team State Series From Sherrard’s Avery Litton

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School senior Avery Litton Thursday morning. She is a member of the school’s seven member competitive dance team. They’ll compete at the IHSA sectional in Normal [FULL STORY]

Flood Prep Meeting Planned For Next Week In Western Illinois

January 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local governments and property owners invited to a flood preparation meeting next week. A number of state agencies are collaborating on the event says Colleen Callahan with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Again, [FULL STORY]