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WRMJ Audio: Local Radio & High School Sports; It Meant A Little More In 2021

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ broadcast its final high school game of the 2021 modified IHSA season on Wednesday as Rockridge claimed a state softball title. WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor had a few words about radio’s role in [FULL STORY]

New Branding For Welcome To Aledo Building; Former Gun Report Storefront Undergoing Renovations

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Work underway at the former Gun Report building. Aledo High School grad Louis Powell is redeveloping the property. He recently spoke with WRMJ about the project. Powell is a 1986 grad of Aledo High School. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Caps Off Undefeated Season With State Championship

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets capped an undefeated season by shutting out Joliet Catholic 4-0 to win the Class 2A State softball championship Wednesday in Peoria. The Rockets won their third state title and finished the season [FULL STORY]

LTC All-Conference Baseball Team Announced

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

2021 LTC Baseball All-Conference 1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE PITCHERS First Name School Toby Turnquist United Colin Hoirnback Annawan-Wethersfield Seth Stewart Rowva-Williamsfield Tyler Bridgford Mercer County 1ST TEAM ALL-CONFERENCE POSITION PLAYER Cormaic Flynn United Coltin Quaglino Annawan-Wethersfield [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Surpasses 40-Percent Threshold In COVID Vaccinations

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

Over 40-percent of the Mercer County population is vaccinated against COVID. The latest update from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. Ewing says the health department continues to offer COVID testing Monday through Thursday [FULL STORY]

Milan Man Charged In Mercer County Burglary Investigation

June 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Milan man arrested following a burglary complaint near Swedona. 18 year old Donavin J. Carter was taken into custody earlier this week, according to a Mercer County Sheriff’s Department report. He has been charged [FULL STORY]

Lunch Time & Dinner Time With Rockridge; State Tournament Coverage Wednesday On WRMJ

June 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

You can follow the Rockridge Rockets in their quest for a third IHSA state softball title on Wednesday on WRMJ, wrmj.com, and the WRMJ app. Coverage begins in the noon hour from the Louisville Slugger [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: 1959 Aledo Grad Receives Top Livestock Honor; Neil Orth’s Career Spans More Than 50 Years

June 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Neil Orth Tuesday afternoon. The Seaton native was recently honored by the Kentucky State Fair Board for his impressive career and impact on the livestock industry. Orth left [FULL STORY]

ID Theft & Financial Exploitation Charges Filed Against Aledo Woman

June 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

A preliminary hearing has been continued to next month for an Aledo woman facing eight felony charges. 39-year-old Tiffany Yingst appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Tuesday and will return July 12. Among the charges [FULL STORY]

Concurrent Prison Sentence For Former Illinois City Man; Serving 8-Years On Felony DUI Charge

June 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

A former Illinois City man has been sentenced to two years in prison after pleading guilty in Mercer County Circuit Court to a Class 3 felony of possession of a firearm with a revoked FOID [FULL STORY]