WRMJ RADIO

Princeville Takes LTC Crown

February 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Princeville Princesses rolled through the Lincoln Trail Conference with a perfect 9-0 record as they defeated Mercer County Wednesday night. Annawan took second at 7-2. West Central and Stark County were tied for third [FULL STORY]

Farmland Assessments Getting Attention From Swanson

February 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson bringing attention to the issue of farmland assessments. All three meetings will be held on Monday, March 2. 8:30-to-10:30 a.m. at Carl Sandburg College in Galesburg 2-to-4 p.m. at [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Santiago Delivering For Scholastic Bowl; Team Off To 22 and 1 Start

February 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Max Santiago. He is a member of the school’s scholastic bowl team, which has a record of 22 and 1 this season.

Steamers Stop Rockets, Red Storm Upends Top Seed in LTC Tourney

February 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

Rockridge traveled to Fulton Tuesday night with first place on the line in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division. The Steamers got off to quick start and the Rockets could never recover. The fifth [FULL STORY]

County Board Discusses Building Feasibility Study

February 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

A building feasibility study gets the attention of the Mercer County Board. That’s County Administrator Ron Fullerlove of Sherrard. The board discussed the issue last night.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Chisholm Shooting His Way Into Promising Junior Year

February 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior Maverick Chisholm Tuesday morning. The sharp shooter has become another scoring threat for the Rockets offensive attack.

Southern Illinois Man’s Meth Trial Set For Feb. 24 In Mercer County

February 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

A jury trial is now set for February 24th for a southern Illinois man charged in a Mercer County meth case. 36 year old Justin Robert Jentz of Epworth had several defense motions denied in [FULL STORY]

Rams Wrap Up TRAC Title

February 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

Riverdale swept their Three Rivers Athletic Conference match ups with Sherrard with a victory on the Tigers home court to wrap up the girls conference west division title. The Rams defense held Sherrard to under [FULL STORY]

Aledo Will Have Fireworks This Summer; Show June 27th

February 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

It looks like the City of Aledo will have a fireworks display this summer. The event became too expensive for the Aledo Fire Department to handle and the show was cancelled last summer, but Mayor [FULL STORY]

Top Bid $17-Million For Aledo Water & Waste Water Systems

February 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council opens bids regarding the sale of the water and waste water systems. No action taken Monday night and Mayor Chris Hagloch says the city council now has a couple of [FULL STORY]