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Illinois State Police Initiate ‘Operation Lambert;’ ISP To Focus On Move Over Law In Special Detail

January 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

Illinois State Police (ISP) announce a special enforcement of Move Over (Scott’s) Law details dedicated in honor of fallen Trooper Christopher Lambert. On Jan. 12, 2019, Trooper Lambert was killed in the line of duty [FULL STORY]

Local Extension Unit Looking For More Master Gardeners

January 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

The local University of Illinois Extension Unit looking for another set of master gardeners. A new program starts later this month says the Extension’s Tracy Jo Mulliken. You can register online at “go.illinois.edu/MasterGardenerTraining2020” or [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: New Sherrard High School Softball Coach Keith Estes

January 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new Sherrard High School softball coach Keith Estes on Friday morning.

Tigers Stay Unbeaten In TRAC

January 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers girls basketball team ran their Three Rivers Athletic Conference mark to 4-0 as they rolled over Morrison 51-15 Thursday night. The Rockridge Rockets got shot down by state ranked Riverdale 53-24 and [FULL STORY]

Winter Storm Warning In Effect For WRMJ Listening Area This Weekend

January 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES WINTER STORM WARNING FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO MIDNIGHT CST SATURDAY NIGHT… * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation expected. Total snow and sleet accumulations of 2 to 7 inches and ice accumulations [FULL STORY]

Weaver Retiring; Represents Mercer County In State Senate

January 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver is retiring. Weaver, who represents Mercer County in the State Senate, announced yesterday that he is removing himself from the ballot and won’t seek re-election. The lawmaker said that he [FULL STORY]

National Weather Service Issues Winter Storm Watch This Weekend

January 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

THE NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE ISSUES WINTER STORM WATCH FOR THE WRMJ LISTENING AREA FROM FRIDAY EVENING THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT. * WHAT…Heavy mixed precipitation possible. Total snow accumulations of 5 to 8 inches and ice [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard High School’s Holliday Earns All-State Band Honors

January 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School junior Logan Holliday today. The saxophone player has earned all-state band honors from the Illinois Music Education Association.

Mercer County Among Ten Counties On Board With Push For Area Mississippi River Port

January 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

There is a push to create an official Mississippi River port for communities in and around the Quad Cities. Former Army Corps of Engineers Colonel Bob Sinkler is leading the charge to get 15 counties [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Former Rockridge Rocket Amy Takes Great Pride In Promoting “The PIT”

January 9, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with former Rockridge Rocket Steve Amy this morning. He is the head wresting coach at Princeton High School, which hosts the 57th Annual Princeton Invitational Tournament (The PIT) [FULL STORY]