WRMJ RADIO

Rockets Advance To Sectional

October 8, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets girls golf team advanced to the sectional by finishing second at the Class 1A Kewanee Regional at Baker Park Wednesday. Kewanee posted the top score on their home course to take the [FULL STORY]

USDA Rural Development Funding Results In Two New Downtown Aledo Business Programs

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

Aledo downtown business owners now have access to two new programs. The funding comes from USDA Rural Development says Erik Reader with the consulting group 353 Court. The programs were announced at a launch [FULL STORY]

Missing Aledo Youth Found Safe

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

A missing Aledo teen has been found and she is safe. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department made that announcement Wednesday afternoon concerning 15-year-old Malasha Melendez. She was reported missing Sunday afternoon.

WRMJ Interview: A Shortened Season, But Sherrard’s Williams Happy It Ends At Fyre Lake Golf Course

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Sherrard High School boys golf coach Brett Williams Wednesday morning. The Tigers finished second at this week’s regional and advance to next Monday’s sectional, which will be [FULL STORY]

Wheels In Motion; 2021 Rhubarb Fest Planning Has Started

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

Planning is already underway for the 2021 Aledo Rhubarb Festival. Organizers met Tuesday night says Pam Myers. The 2021 Rhubarb Fest is June 4 and 5.

WRMJ Audio: Monmouth-Roseville Becomes Full Member Of TRAC

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Monmouth-Roseville School Board has accepted an invite from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference to participate in all sports and activities effective with the 2021/2022 school year. Monmouth-Roseville is already a football member of the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Becoming A Student Of The Game; Mercer County Grad Lillian Hucke Thanks Daryl Bewley For That

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

2020 Mercer County High School grad Lillian Hucke spoke with WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor Wednesday morning. The two discussed the late Daryl Bewley’s impact on girls softball in the Aledo and Mercer County School [FULL STORY]

East Moline Man Charged Following Viola Crash

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

A Quad Cities man is facing charges following a crash into a residential lawn in Viola. It happened Tuesday off of U.S. 67, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. Michael Owen of East [FULL STORY]

Information Still Being Sought On Missing Aledo Teen

October 7, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local authorities continue to seek information on a missing child from Aledo. Her name is Malasha Melendez. She is 15 years old, 5’3″ and 160 pounds with brown eyes and long black hair. She was [FULL STORY]

Union Gets Out The ‘Giant Rat’ As Protests Continue Against County Board

October 6, 2020 Ty Taylor

The labor union representing Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, Highway Department, and Courthouse employees gets out the giant inflatable rat. They continue to demonstrate against the Mercer County Board as they seek a new labor contract [FULL STORY]