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Rockridge Comes from Behind; Sherrard And Orion Fall In Week 2

September 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets came back from down 14-13 in the third quarter to beat Sterling Newman Central Catholic 27-14 Friday night. The Rockets were led by quarterback Brayden Deem, who ran for two touchdowns and [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Hofer Discusses COVID Outbreak At Mercer County High School; Hoping For Return To Play Next Tuesday

September 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School football coach and athletic director Andrew Hofer Friday morning. A COVID outbreak at the school this week has resulted in full remote learning for [FULL STORY]

Rockets Stop Tigers In TRAC Volleyball

September 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge and Sherrard met for the first time in Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball action Thursday night with the Rockets winning in three game match. Orion and Riverdale also posted victories. Orion picked up a [FULL STORY]

Sherrard FFA Hosting Field Day Sept. 9

September 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard FFA adviser Bill Hammes and chapter president Briar Viager Thursday morning. The two were promoting the Sherrard FFA Field Day set for Sept. 9 from 5:30 to [FULL STORY]

Tigers Take Triangular; Eagles, Rockets Bested

September 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers and Rockridge Rocket boys golf teams made the trip to St. Bede Wednesday. The Tigers lead the way with 170, the Bruins with 179, and the Rockets with 183. Rockets senior Drew [FULL STORY]

Mercer County High School Goes To Remote Learning

September 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School will go to remote learning starting Thursday. This letter to the students, parents, and staff was posted on the district’s web site late this afternoon: “Dear Mercer County Students, Staff, and [FULL STORY]

Landmarks Illinois Recognizes Renovation Of Former Mercer Carnegie Library

September 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Outstanding preservation efforts in the Illinois communities of Aledo, Chicago, Nauvoo, Paris, Towanda and Waukegan are the recipients of the 2021 Landmarks Illinois Richard H. Driehaus Foundation Preservation Awards. The nine award-winning preservation projects and people [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Hosts Community Outreach Meeting Thursday

September 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board has set a community outreach meeting for this week. The session is at 6:30 p.m. Thursday at Mercer County Intermediate School says Unit 404 Board President Mike Bowns. The board [FULL STORY]

Preemption Township Okays Side-By-Side Use To Continue; New ATV Park Proposed

September 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Side-by-sides will continue to be allowed on designated Preemption Township roads. The Preemption Township Board made that decision by a narrow margin Tuesday night says Township Supervisor Larry Adams. The Preemption Township Board back in [FULL STORY]

Eagles Shut Down Due To Covid, Rockets, Tigers Post TRAC Wins

September 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School football and volleyball programs have been shutdown through early next week due to COVID protocols. The Golden Eagles were without eight players for their season opener with Farmington. Sherrard and Rockridge [FULL STORY]