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Why Does The IHSA Need Permission From The Governor?

September 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

Why can’t the IHSA just play? And why do they need permission from the Governor? That’s two common questions IHSA executive director Craig Anderson gets frequently. And what about a legislative push to pressure [FULL STORY]

Mercer County 5th Grader Scores Grand Champion Honors at State Fairgrounds

September 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County student wins grand champion honors at the Junior Livestock Show held at the Illinois State Fairgrounds last weekend. 10-year old Reese Marlow showed the grand champion doe at the meat goat show. [FULL STORY]

New Provider Sought For Mercer County Inmate Meals

September 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department looking for a new meal provider for inmates at the jail. Sheriff Dusty Terrill says the provider must be able to prepare 102 meals, three times a day. There [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Trying Cross Country; Decision Good For Mercer County’s Mueller

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School sophomore Eden Mueller is new to cross country, but she’s off to a great start in the sport. She spoke to fellow classmate Tatum Taylor (filling in for her dad WRMJ [FULL STORY]

Saying Thanks To Softball Coach Daryl Bewley

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Apollo Softball Diamond home dugout is being named in honor of longtime local softball coach Daryl Bewley, who had coaching stints at Aledo and Mercer County High Schools and also offered countless hours of [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Offering Flu Shot Appointments This Fall

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) will begin taking appointments for flu shots. This year is particularly important to consider a flu shot as an added layer of protection from respiratory infection and the complications [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Lil’ Sister Rursch Delivering For Rockets (and big sister)

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge sophomore golfer Amelia Rursch Monday morning. The Rockets have an unbeaten dual meet record this fall.

Three More COVID-19 Cases Reported In Mercer County; 127 Total

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Monday announced three additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 127 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his teens, one male in [FULL STORY]

January 25 Trial Date Set For Artcher; Final Pre-Trial Nov. 17 With Investigation Ongoing

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

A final pre-trial conference has been set in the criminal case involving former Mercer County High School teacher Mark Artcher. He made a brief appearance with his attorney Monday morning in Mercer County Circuit Court. [FULL STORY]

More Dry Weather For WRMJ Listening Area This Week

September 21, 2020 Ty Taylor

A dry pattern expected to continue this week for the WRMJ listening area. That’s meteorologist Zach Uttech from the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday morning.