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WRMJ Interview: Finch Back As Mercer County Wrestling Coach; Hoping For Season

September 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Mercer County head wrestling coach Jeremy Finch this week. He is back for a second stint with the Golden Eagles, leading the program to a 3rd place [FULL STORY]

Junior Eagles Fly To Championship Game

September 25, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Junior High Golden Eagles advanced to the Class3A IESA Regional softball game with a 12-6 road win over Dunlap Thursday. The game was tied at 3 after 3 before Mercer County took [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Now 7.2 Percent; Number Below State Average

September 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 7.2 percent. The number is for August and is three-percent higher than the same period a year ago. According to the Illinois Department of Employment Security, unemployment is also [FULL STORY]

Eight More COVID-19 Cases In Mercer County; 135 Total

September 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department has announced eight additional confirmed cases of COVID-19. This brings the county’s total to 135 cases. The latest cases include: one male in his 40’s, one male in his 50’s, [FULL STORY]

Seeding Proposal Approved For New Northside Diamond Project

September 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

Construction continues on a new baseball diamond at Aledo’s Northside Park. That makes Mercer County head baseball coach Jacob Harrison happy. This week, the Aledo Park District approved a $13,400 proposal from Bush Sports [FULL STORY]

COVID-19 Gets Sherrard Superintendent; Boucher Experiencing Only Minor Symptoms

September 24, 2020 Ty Taylor

Sherrard School District Superintendent Alan Boucher has contracted COVID-19. He spoke with WRMJ Thursday morning. Boucher hopes to return to the office by next Thursday, October 1.

IHSA Adds Sectional Format For Cross Country & Golf This Fall

September 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

The IHSA announcing expansion of postseason opportunities this fall. A sectional round is being added for both golf and cross country. IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson says there’s been very little issues with the two [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Catching Up With Mercer County Baseball Coach Jacob Harrison

September 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County head baseball coach Jacob Harrison on Wednesday morning. Coach Harrison had plenty to talk about. The IHSA canceled the baseball season last spring due to the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Addision Knox Is Okay With Promoting And Talking Cross Country

September 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School cross country runner Addison Knox Wednesday morning. The junior had much to say about the sport.

Ameren Illinois & MidAmerican Among Illinois Utilities Who Won’t Disconnect Service

September 23, 2020 Ty Taylor

Ameren Illinois and MidAmerican Energy among the utilities in Illinois promising not to shut off the power. The Illinois Commerce Commission this week said several power, gas, and water companies across the state have agreed [FULL STORY]