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Tigers Win Cross Country Regional

October 26, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers boys cross country team captured their first regional championship since 2011 Saturday by winning the Class 1A Alleman Regional at Saukie Golf Course. The Tigers also had their first ever individual champion [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Gathering Info In Facility Study; Community Survey Likely

October 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District assessing building needs. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie says information is currently being gathered in a facility study and a community survey will likely result. Again, no final decision [FULL STORY]

One Person Dead & 17 Injured In Hayrack Ride Crash In Hancock County

October 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

One person killed in a rollover hayrack ride accident in west central Illinois. According to Illinois State Police, the mishap occurred Saturday night in Hancock County when a tractor pulling a hayrack veered off the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Remains On IDPH COVID-19 Warning List For Second Straight Week

October 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) announced Friday that Mercer County remains on warning level risk for COVID-19 for a second week in a row. The Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH) uses numerous indicators [FULL STORY]

Successful Run For Rockridge Theater Department; Three Radio Plays In October

October 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge High School senior Miranda Kean Thursday night. She had just finished her role in the radio play Dracula. The Rockridge Theater Department produced three radio dramas this [FULL STORY]

Published Report Details Challenging Financial Times For IHSA

October 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

The head of the group that runs high school sports in Illinois says they cannot last another year without fans in local stands. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson on Thursday told the Peoria Journal Star [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Announces 19 More COVID-19 Cases; 238 Total

October 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has announced nineteen additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 238 cases. The latest cases include: two males in their 70s three males in their [FULL STORY]

Mercer Unemployment Rate 6.8 Percent; Number Below State & National Rate

October 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate dips under seven percent. The latest number is for September and comes in at 6.8 percent, which is 2.6 percent higher than a year ago at this time, according to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Pandemic Not Stopping Outdoor Activities; Sherrard High School Archer Wins FFA Contest

October 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Kaiden Jones Thursday morning. He recently won a Section 3 FFA Shooting Sports Contest, involving archery.

Project Approved For Sherrard High School Baseball & Softball Diamonds

October 22, 2020 Ty Taylor

Improvements set to be made this fall to the varsity baseball and softball diamonds at Sherrard High School. The Sherrard School Board approved a $24,000 project for the Joel Brunsvold Complex this week says Unit [FULL STORY]