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WRMJ Interview: A True Calling; Spranger Loves His Role With FCA

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Tony Spranger Wednesday evening. He serves with the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and spoke at an event at the Aledo United Methodist Church.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Belha Setting Winning Pace

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard cross country runner Jacob Belha earlier this week. The senior has won every race he’s ran so far this season.

October Coat Drive Underway; Collection Effort Being Led By Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept.

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department is again collecting new and gently used winter clothing for area children. It’s the second year for the effort says Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The drive is specifically intended for [FULL STORY]

Princes, Spartans Take LTC CC Titles

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Princeville and Ridgewood captured the boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference Cross Country championships at Kewanee Dunes on Wednesday. The Princes outdistanced Mercer County with Princeville’s Derek Hoerr taking the individual title. Ridgewood topped Stark [FULL STORY]

AccuWeather Predicts Cold, Snowy Conditions For Illinois This Winter

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

The mild conditions Illinoisans enjoyed last winter most likely won’t return this winter. AccuWeather just released its annual weather forecast for winter 2020-2021. Senior Meteorologist Paul Pastelok says the 60 degree temperatures we enjoyed last [FULL STORY]

Ameren Illinois Offering Advice On Generator Use

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Power outages can happen any time of year but a temporary power option that many choose during these outages is a generator. Ameren Illinois is highlighting the importance of how to use one safely. The [FULL STORY]

Governor Asked About Winter High School Sports

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Some high school sports have been played this fall but notably not football and volleyball. Will traditional winter sports be played? Basketball season is nearing and Governor JB Pritzker isn’t completely committing to that sport [FULL STORY]

Back To The Stage & Back To The Radio For Rockridge Theater Department

October 15, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another radio play for the Rockridge High School Theater Department. They will present “Frankenstein” tonight at 7 and it can be heard on WRMJ and “wrmj.com.” Last week, “The Invisible Man” got things started. Senior [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Saey ‘Cautiously Optimistic’ About Hoops Season; But Understands There Are Many Questions

October 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge boys golf coach and boys basketball coach Andy Saey Wednesday afternoon. He was happy to see a golf season completed without many problems and now awaits to [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 797 Basketball Coaches Respond To IBCA Survey; Overwhelming Number Want High School Hoops Season To Start On Time

October 14, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Jim Tracy Wednesday morning. He serves as Executive Director of the Illinois Basketball Coaches Association. The two discussed an IBCA survey that shows 95-percent of the respondents want [FULL STORY]