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WRMJ Interview: Former Green Dragon Willits Returns To Western Illinois; Hired As Head Football Coach At Knox College

February 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director spoke with 2004 Aledo High School grad Aaron Willits Wednesday morning. He has been hired as head football coach at Knox College in Galesburg. Willits is also a 2008 Knox grad.

WRMJ Interview: A Smart and Fun Talker; Meet Mercer County Podcaster Griffen Kernan

February 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Griffen Kernan Wednesday morning. He’s a member of the school’s podcasting club.

Spartans Nip Eagles In OT

February 10, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Ridgewood Spartans rallied and then dominated in overtime as they slipped by the Mercer County Golden Eagles 81-72 in Lincoln Trail Conference boys basketball Tuesday night. Ridgewood also won the matchup with Mercer County [FULL STORY]

Feedback Sought In Mercer County Internet Initiative

February 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The push continues to expand broadband access in Mercer County. Kenzi Lafferty is with the Mercer County Internet Initiative. You can take survey here: https://tinyurl.com/MCCInternetSurvey. You can take the speed test here: https://tinyurl.com/MCCSpeedTest.

WRMJ Audio: A Lesson In The FFA SAE From Rockridge’s Emma Preston

February 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior FFA member Emma Preston on Tuesday morning. The two discussed her SAE Recordbook.

Breezy Acres Development Gets Support From Aledo City Council

February 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Aledo City Council offers support for another residential development. Aldermen heard from Brad Krstic at a committee meeting this week. He plans to develop 15 lots called Breezy Acres and has had preliminary discussions [FULL STORY]

Tigers Top Rockets In TRAC Opener

February 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers too control early en route to a 32-25 victory over the Rockridge Rockets in their Three Rivers Conference opener. it was also the Tigers first game of the season. Fulton and Riverdale [FULL STORY]

Building Collapses In Aledo

February 9, 2021 Ty Taylor

A building collapses in the 200 block of West Main Street in downtown Aledo. The structure is located behind Rush’s Maytag. There was no one inside. Aledo Director of Public Works Justin Blaser says the [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Animal Cruelty Case Continued To March 8

February 8, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard woman’s animal cruelty case has been continued to later this winter. Karen Plambeck appeared in Mercer County Circuit Court Monday morning for a status hearing where a pre-trial conference was set for March [FULL STORY]

Baseball History In Keithsburg; Effort Underway To Name Street In Honor Of Hall Of Famer “Bid” McPhee

February 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

Does a baseball Hall of Famer deserve a street named in his honor in Keithsburg? The answer is yes for Westmer grad Chad Weeks. He’s leading a push to honor the late John “Bid” McPhee, [FULL STORY]