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Mercer County’s Connection To Wrigley Field; Bricks Made In Shale City

April 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

On this date (April 20) in 1916, the Chicago Cubs opened their new home at Wrigley Field against the Cincinnati Reds. And there is a local connection to the story as told by late Mercer [FULL STORY]

Rockets Drop Season Opener

April 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets got an early start to high school baseball season Monday as they traveled to Rock Island to meet the Rocks. Rockridge got out to a 3-0 lead after three innings but Rock [FULL STORY]

Aledo City Council Approves 43-Lot Residential Development Agreement

April 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council approves a residential development agreement for the Sponsler Manor, Third Addition. Mayor Chris Hagloch called the vote monumental. The development will include 43 lots over three phases. As part of the [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Yes, It’s True, High School Barbeque Teams Do Exist

April 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the founder and national director of the National High School BBQ Association Monday afternoon. His name is Mike Erickson. The activity has taken off in Texas and more [FULL STORY]

Update On Farmland Values: Iowa Sale Nets $18,800 An Acre

April 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Iowa farmland sale brings $18,800 an acre. The property is near Monticello in the east central portion of the state says auctioneer Ivan Kurt from Cascade, Iowa. He spoke with WRMJ News Director Jim [FULL STORY]

Expansion Project Finished; Mercer County Family YMCA Open House Saturday

April 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Family YMCA will show off its new expansion this weekend. An open house is planned for Saturday says Y Executive Director Sara Brown. Construction began on the expansion last June. The project [FULL STORY]

Arrest Made Following Domestic Incident In Preemption Area

April 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo woman arrested for domestic battery following an incident in the Preemption area. According to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department press release, deputies responded to a call on Saturday. 28-year-old Amanda Johnson was taken [FULL STORY]

Animal Cruelty Charges Filed In Fyre Lake Case

April 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard man has been arrested on an aggravated cruelty to an animal charge. 56 year old Michael Elsbury was taken into custody on Friday, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. His arrest [FULL STORY]

Measurable Snow Possible Tuesday

April 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

A weather system will bring colder temps and the potential for snow this week. That’s meteorologist Brian Pierce with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Sunday afternoon.

WRMJ Audio Highlights: Rockridge Stays Unbeaten

April 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge scores a 56-31 victory at Spring Valley Hall Friday to remain unbeaten on the season. Here are some WRMJ audio highlights from the broadcast.