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Mercer County Tops Orion; Sherrard Falls in Tournament Play

November 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles beat the Orion Chargers 46-34 at the 10 & 32 Tip-Off Classic Friday night. Mercer County led the game 21-0 late in the second quarter. The Chargers came back to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Remains Below Statewide Average

November 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 3.3 percent. The number is for October and compares to a 4.8 percent figure recorded the same time a year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department [FULL STORY]

Eagles Open Season With Win

November 24, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County opened their season with a win over next door neighbor Sherrard at the Orion 10 & 32 Boys Thanksgiving Tournament Tuesday night. Fulton and Monmouth-Roseville both went to 2-0 in the tournament. The [FULL STORY]

Boys Thanksgiving Tournament Play Begins

November 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The 2021-22 boys high school basketball season got underway Monday night with Thanksgiving Tournament basketball action. At Orion, Fulton, Monmouth-Roseville, and Ridgewood posted wins. Rockridge fell at Geneseo and United lost at Rowva-Williamsfield. BOYS [FULL STORY]

Dennison To Receive Mercer County Hall Of Fame Honor

November 23, 2021 Ty Taylor

The late Brian Dennison being inducted into the Mercer County High School Hall of Fame this winter. He taught and coached in the Mercer County and former Aledo school districts and was also a standout [FULL STORY]

Aledo Seeking Funding From New State Grant Program

November 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo hopes to access funding from the state’s Rebuild Downtown and Main Streets Capital Grant Program. Aledo Mayor Chris Hagloch says the Aledo City Council approved an agreement last week for engineering [FULL STORY]

Livestock Hall of Fame Honor For Seaton Native Orth

November 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

Seaton native Neil Orth receives one of the livestock industry’s most prestigious awards. The 1959 Aledo grad was officially inducted into the Saddle and Sirloin Club portrait gallery last week. WRMJ spoke with him last [FULL STORY]

Aledo Exchange Club Ready For Another Christmas Tree Season

November 22, 2021 Ty Taylor

A long-time Aledo holiday tradition continues this year. The Aledo Exchange Club is again selling Christmas trees at Aledo Central Park. The inventory arrived over the weekend says exchange club member Doyce Hiscocks. Hiscocks has [FULL STORY]

Titans Take Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Title

November 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Monmouth-Roseville topped Abingdon-Avon for the Rowva-Williamsfield/Ridgewood Thanksgiving Tournament title Saturday night. Rockridge took third. Geneseo handled Sherrard to grab the Geneseo Thanksgiving Tournament crown. Rowva-Williamfield/Ridgewood Tournament Championship: Monmouth-Roseville 46 A-town 31 Third Place: Rockridge [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Heading Into Thanksgiving Week Chatting With Dan Pearson

November 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

Dan Pearson was a guest on the WRMJ Sportsline program Saturday. He is with Fellowship of Christian Athletes and well known for his television work.