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Wyant Hired As Sherrard Grade Principal

February 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard grad has been named new principal at Sherrard Grade School. Casey Wyant was hired by the Unit 200 Board of Education Wednesday night says Superintendent Alan Boucher. Wyant is currently the School [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge Jr. High Hoops Program Goes For Second State Title In As Many Weeks

February 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

For a second week in a row, the Rockridge Jr. High boys basketball program goes for an IESA state title. Last week the 7th graders won the state crown and now it’s the 8th graders [FULL STORY]

Downtown Revitalization Program Launch Brings Large Crowd

February 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

A big turnout as the City of Aledo launches the 2020 Downtown Revitalization Program. Downtown consultant Todd Thompson with 353 Court was on hand for last night’s kick off at the Edwards River Public Library. [FULL STORY]

Joy Native Braucht Hired As Mercer County Jr. High Athletic Director

February 20, 2020 Ty Taylor

A former Westmer student-athlete is coming home. Morgan Braucht, who grew up in Joy, has been named the athletic director at Mercer County Jr. High. He will also teach P.E. Braucht was hired by the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Crime Stoppers Seeks Info On Break-Ins To Campers

February 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers currently seeking information regarding a series of burglaries to campers located at the Shady Lakes Campground, south of New Windsor. On the evening of February 17th, the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department [FULL STORY]

Aledo Approves Water Operator Agreement With Iowa Firm

February 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council has rejected all bids for selling the town’s water and waste-water systems. And an operator agreement has been reached with an Iowa firm says City Administrator Chris Sullivan. Also this [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s King Gearing Up For State Tournament Mats

February 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County High School junior Broctyn King Wednesday morning. The 113 pounder is headed to the individual state wrestling tournament this weekend at the State Farm Center [FULL STORY]

Rockets Win Thriller, Eagles Fall At Home

February 19, 2020 Ty Taylor

Nate Henry’s free throws with two seconds left in double overtime allowed Rockridge to escape with a win at Princeton Tuesday night. Henry was fouled after a length of the court pass as he went [FULL STORY]

BHC Receives $1-Million Gift From Alumni Bob, Blenda Ontiveros

February 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Black Hawk College is excited to announce that it has received a $1 million gift from BHC alumni Bob and Blenda Ontiveros. The donation comes to the college from the Bob and Blenda Ontiveros Fund [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Public Defender Dalton Becomes Judge

February 18, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Public Defender Dan Dalton has been appointed to the bench. The Fourteenth Judicial Circuit judges voted to select Dalton as an associate judge. Because of his move to the bench that has resulted [FULL STORY]