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Small Local Club Builds Big Things; It’s All About Model Trains

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

They’re small in numbers, but the Western Illinois Model Train Club puts in some serious work. An ongoing nine-year project has resulted in 1,500 feet of track and a 40-by-80 feet layout. Allen Holdsworth is [FULL STORY]

Varsity Coach Collaboration; Mercer County Offering Girls All Sports Camp This Summer

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School girls basketball coach Kate Engwall Thursday morning. She was promoting the 2021 All Sports Camp for girls entering 3rd through 6th grade. The camp [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Overcoming Injured Elbow; Sherrard’s Bynum Helping Lead Tigers To Perfect Dual Meet Record

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard High School’s Josh Bynum Thursday morning. The senior missed the high school football season due to an elbow injury, but has been cleared to wrestle this spring. [FULL STORY]

Aledo Readies For 360-Foot Replica Of Vietnam War Memorial

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

More advance work being done in preparation for the traveling Vietnam War Memorial coming to Aledo. The replica wall is due to arrive next Thursday says Steve Johnson. The shirts will be distributed to volunteers [FULL STORY]

Fire Destroys Viola’s St. John’s Catholic Church

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

St. John’s Catholic Church in Viola destroyed by fire. The blaze broke out around 5 a.m. Thursday. The front of the church was fully engulfed in flames when firefighters arrived, according to Viola Fire Chief [FULL STORY]

Eagles Sweep Cougars In Softball, Split In Baseball

May 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County met Rowva-Williamsfield in baseball and softball Wednesday. The baseball team split their double-header while the softball team swept their two games. Riverdale beat Fulton which allowed Sherrard to clinch the outright TRAC West [FULL STORY]

Month: May 2021

Small Local Club Builds Big Things; It’s All About Model Trains

Varsity Coach Collaboration; Mercer County Offering Girls All Sports Camp This Summer

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Overcoming Injured Elbow; Sherrard’s Bynum Helping Lead Tigers To Perfect Dual Meet Record

Aledo Readies For 360-Foot Replica Of Vietnam War Memorial

Fire Destroys Viola’s St. John’s Catholic Church

Eagles Sweep Cougars In Softball, Split In Baseball

Cooler Weather Pattern Through Memorial Day Weekend

Hawthorn Ridge Rezoning Affirmed By County Board

Mercer County’s Test Positivity Rate Dips Under Three Percent

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Garber Details 2021 State Track Meet Setup