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Ice Fishing Safety

February 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

As temperatures moderate later in the week, you may be thinking about heading out to that farm pond to ice fish. A few reminders from 4-H Natural Resources Specialist Curt Sinclair. He says ice across [FULL STORY]

Support Still Needed For Mercer County YMCA Capital Campaign

February 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

The push continues to finish the $4-million Mercer County YMCA capital campaign. $3.15 million in pledges has already been secured, which takes care of the expansion project, but additional funding is needed for the endowment [FULL STORY]

National Weather Service Posts Wind Chill Warning Through Monday

February 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

WIND CHILL WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH NOON MONDAY. * WHAT…Very cold wind chills expected. Wind chills as low as 30 below zero. * WHERE…Portions of north central, northwest and west central Illinois. * WHEN…From [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FFA Member Named Section 4 FFA Star in Agri-Business

February 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County FFA member named the Section 4 Star in Agri-Business. The honor goes to Anna Wagner. Due to COVID restrictions only the FFA Advisors were present at the competition held in Knoxville. The Star in [FULL STORY]

Tigers Top Rockets

February 12, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard girls topped Rockridge in Three Rivers Athletic Conference action Thursday night. The Tigers got off to a slow start but then took control of the game. On the boys side, Wethersfield remained undefeated as [FULL STORY]

Getting The Word Out; Visit MERCO Being Pushed

February 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

It’s all about the brand. The new Mercer County tourism website is off to a fast start. Kasi Henshaw says the word is getting out about visitmerco.com. The site debuted in early January.

WRMJ Interview: 102 Years Of Small School Fun In Illinois; Even In 2021 Little Ten Conference Tournament Carries On

February 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Indian Creek head basketball coach Joe Piekarz Thursday morning. Indian Creek plays in the historic Little Ten Conference, which is holding its 102nd annual conference tournament this week. [FULL STORY]

United Boys, Rockridge Girls Post Wins

February 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

United topped Knoxville in boys basketball action Wednesday night to go to 3-0 on the season while the Rockridge girls stopped Erie-Prophetstown to pick up their first win. Mercer County and Rockridge both swept their [FULL STORY]

COVID Vaccine Update From MCHD

February 11, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing still hopes for more COVID vaccine so additional clinics can be scheduled. She provided an update to WRMJ Wednesday morning. As for the latest COVID numbers, Ewing says [FULL STORY]

State Champ Crowned This Weekend; In Chess

February 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

The IHSA will hold its first state championship since March of 2020 as the state chess tourney will be conducted virtually this weekend. The IHSA’s Raye McDonald speaks with Rockford Guilford coach Eric Czerwin about [FULL STORY]