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Terrill Commending Correctional Officers For Their Work During Pandemic

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

A job well done! Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill is offering high praise to his correctional officer staff during this ongoing pandemic. Currently, the 102-bed jail is housing 57 inmates. Terrill says there are [FULL STORY]

New Boston Township Approves Side-By-Side Ordinance Unanimously

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

Another township has approved a side-by-side ordinance. The vote was unanimous by New Boston Township says trustee Roger Grundstrom, who is also the former Mercer County Fair Board President. Preemption Township has also approved [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Cross Country Decision Pays Off For Sherrard’s Wilson

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School senior Alex Wilson Thursday morning. He decided to give cross country a try this fall. The Tigers won the regional title and finished runner-up at [FULL STORY]

IHSA Invites Governor & IDPH Staff To Nov. 19 Meeting

November 12, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors held a virtual update session on November 11, 2020, to review recent developments related to the IHSA basketball season ahead of the Board’s regularly scheduled meeting [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: IHSA Bylaw Proposal Addresses Unsportsmanlike Conduct By Coaches

November 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Macomb High School Athletic Director Steve Horrell Wednesday morning. He is a member of the IHSA Do What’s Right Advisory Committee. They have submitted an IHSA bylaw proposal [FULL STORY]

Local Veterans Day Service At Mercer County VFW Veterans Memorial

November 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County VFW Post 1571 and Aledo American Legion Post 121 join forces for a Mercer County Veterans Day service. The ceremony was held at the Mercer County VFW Veterans Memorial.

WRMJ Audio: IHSA Bylaw Proposal Would Eliminate Multiplier Waiver For Non-Boundaried Schools

November 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Pleasant Plains High School Principal Luke Brooks Wednesday morning. He has submitted an IHSA bylaw amendment proposal that calls for elimination of the multiplier waiver for all non-boundaried [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Rockridge’s Rursch Making Most Of Senior Year; Just Named Milan Area Rotary Club Student Of Month

November 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge High School senior Ella Rursch this week. In spite of the pandemic, she’s having a memorable senior year. She was a key member of the Rockets sectional [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Mercer County High School Music Students Take Up Billy Joel

November 11, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School’s music theory class will be presenting a Billy Joel virtual concert next month. Senior Halle Heath is participating. She spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor Wednesday morning.

Mercer County Board Gets COVID Update From Health Dept. Administrator

November 10, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County Health Dept. administrator Carla Ewing Tuesday night after she addressed the Mercer County Board on the latest COVID-19 information impacting the county.