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WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: High Motor Reese Finch Providing Spark For Rockridge Defense

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge junior defensive lineman Reese Finch this week. Known for his wrestling ability Finch decided to play football this fall and he’s happy with his decision.

Eagles, Rockets Open Regional With Wins

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge opened post season play with victories at the Class 2A Sherrard volleyball regional Monday night. The Golden Eagles posted their second victory of the season over Alleman topping the Pioneers 25-12, [FULL STORY]

Albertson Looking At More Downtown Aledo Projects

October 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

More downtown Aledo plans for W.J. Albertson. He met with the Aledo City Council’s TIF Committee Monday night about his request for proposal for the Button Building property along with another downtown storefront project at [FULL STORY]

Aledo Hopes To Receive Safe Route To School Funds

October 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo applying for a Safe Routes to School grant. The goal is to have a safe way for students to reach the intermediate and elementary school campus via biking or walking says [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Girls Second At Regionals

October 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s second place finish at the girls Class 1A Rock Falls Cross Country Regional lead the way for area schools on Saturday. The Golden Eagles were just edged out by Rock Falls for the [FULL STORY]

Developer Pleased With Community Interest In ‘Old Jr. High’ Redevelopment Project

October 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Plenty of community interest in the redevelopment project at the former Aledo Jr. High property. Developer John Davidshofer received a number of questions at a community meeting last week. The $11.7 million project was announced [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interviews: Hofer, Henry Preview IHSA Playoffs

October 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge are in the IHSA Class 2A Football Playoffs. Both teams heard their names announced when the parings were released on Saturday night. The Golden Eagles will host Sterling Newman Central Catholic [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles and Rockets Earn Important Week 9 Wins

October 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles clinched a playoff spot with a 36-18 win on Senior Night at George Pratt Memorial Field on Friday night. Mercer County led 16-0 at halftime on touchdown runs by Matthew [FULL STORY]

Scattered Frost Followed By Heavy Rain This Weekend

October 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

Frost and heavy rain in the weather picture this weekend for the WRMJ listening area. Meteorologist Peter Speck is with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Friday morning.

Plans For Old Jr. High Detailed At Community Input Meeting

October 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

Green space improvements already being made at the former Aledo Jr. High property. That’s developer John Davidshofer. He held a community input meeting Thursday night for the $11-million redevelopment project that will include 30 workforce [FULL STORY]