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WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Colbrese Using His TV Voice To Enjoy His Senior Year

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Caden Colbrese Thursday morning. Colbrese was a member of the Tigers very successful cross country team last fall and he is also a key [FULL STORY]

2021 Rhubarb Fest Planning Meeting Set For Later This Month

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

The wheels are in motion for the 2021 Rhubarb Fest. Organizer Pam Myers says a planning meeting is set for Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Speer Funeral Home. The 2021 Rhubarb Fest is scheduled [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life Planning For In-Person Event In June

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

Organizers of the Relay For Life of Mercer County hoping for an in-person event this summer. Organizer Mary Flint provided an update this week. Flint says a Relay For Life Radiothon on WRMJ is still [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson ‘Confident’ About Having Seasons In Traditional Spring Sports Like Baseball, Softball & Track

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Thursday morning. He provided a “return to play” update following an IHSA Board meeting on Wednesday. The board will meet again on Jan. [FULL STORY]

IHSA Athletics Remain On Pause, Contact Days Can Begin Pending IDPH Approval; Board Will Meet Again Jan. 27 To Review Sports Schedule Framework

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, where the Board announced that all IHSA sports not operating under an official IHSA season [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s New State Senator Votes No On Police Reform Bill

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County is now represented by a new State Senator. His name is Win Stoller. He was shocked when at past 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, on the final day of the lame duck session of [FULL STORY]

1968 Mustang Project Provides Lesson For Mercer County High School Students

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School juniors Jared Cheline and Warren Maynard Wednesday morning. The two are involved in a 1968 Mustang rebuild project. The car will be raffled during [FULL STORY]

Ewing Provides COVID-19 Vaccine Update For Mercer County

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department awaiting information on moving to the next phase of COVID-19 vaccine distribution. We’re currently in phase 1A, which involves health care workers and first responders. The next phase is phase [FULL STORY]

‘Cupcake Ordinance’ Moving Forward In Aledo

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council moving forward with a “Cupcake Ordinance.” City Administrator Chris Sullivan says the measure simply provides more clarity for home kitchen operations and those groups, churches, and organizations that do less than [FULL STORY]

Viola Man Charged In Sex Assault Case

January 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

Two Class X felonies of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child have been filed against a Viola man. 42 year old David Lee Richardson was arrested on a warrant last week. The charges involve [FULL STORY]