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WRMJ Audio: They’ll Play; Sherrard School Board Approves Moving Forward With IHSA Basketball Season

November 5, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard School Board has approved moving forward with the IHSA basketball season. The vote was 4-3 after a thorough discussion by board members and administrators on Wednesday night. Boys and girls basketball teams can [FULL STORY]

Two Rockridge High School Students Test Positive For COVID-19

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge School District has been advised that two students at Rockridge High School have tested positive for COVID-19. The students are currently at home isolating. The district has contacted all persons who have been [FULL STORY]

Listeners Want To Know Status of Illinois Route 17 Project At Edwards River; WRMJ Gets Response From IDOT

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

Following a few listener questions, WRMJ was able to track down an update from the Illinois Department of Transportation regarding an Illinois Route 17 bridge project west of Joy at the Edwards River. The work [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Minch Promoting ‘Operation Santa’

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School All School Senate President Carrigan Minch Wednesday afternoon. She is promoting “Operation Santa,” which helps families throughout the district. Currently, funds are being raised for [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School District Announcing Additional COVID-19 Positives At New Boston Elementary & Mercer County Jr. High

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District confirming Wednesday that two more individuals have tested positive for COVID-19. One is at Mercer County Junior High and the other is at New Boston Elementary. The district is coordinating [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Health Dept. Asking For Support In COVID-19 Resurgence Mitigations

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department urges collaborative action on COVID19 Resurgence Mitigations in Region 2. Some of the mitigations include suspended inside restaurant dining and bar service and a reduction of gathering capacity to 25 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Being Class President & FFA President Suits Mercer County’s Benson; She’s A Podcast Talker Too

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Kierstin Benson Wednesday morning. Kierstin interviewed Jim last week as part of the Mercer County High School Podcasting Club. Kierstin is the Mercer [FULL STORY]

Monmouth CollegeTo Begin Cooldown Nov. 9

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

Monmouth College will enter into a cooldown period that will begin Nov. 9 and last until the end of the semester, Nov. 24. The decision was made in response to rising COVID-19 cases in the [FULL STORY]

Bustos Declaring Victory In 17th District Congressional Race

November 4, 2020 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos is declaring victory over challenger Esther Joy King in a tightly contested race. According to WTVO in Rockford, Bustos has 151,867 (51.9%) votes from 99-percent of precincts reporting. King had [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Simpson Wins Mercer County State’s Attorney’s Race

November 3, 2020 Ty Taylor

Mercer County has a new State’s Attorney. Grace Simpson wins election over incumbent Meeghan Lee 4,944 to 3,607. Simpson is a native of Alexis and has been serving as an assistant prosecutor for the last [FULL STORY]