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WRMJ Audio: New Illini Coach Bret Bielema Right At Home Talking Small Towns & Small Schools

January 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new University of Illinois head football coach Bret Bielema on Friday. Bielema was raised in Prophetstown, Illinois and spent most of the segment speaking about growing up in [FULL STORY]

MCHD Fills Up First 100 COVID-19 Vaccine Appointments In 30-Minutes; More Shipments Coming & Additional Clinics To Be Annouced

January 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

An overwhelming response from Mercer County residents who want the COVID-19 vaccine. The health department had 100 appointments available for the first shipment of the vaccine for those 65 and over and frontline essential workers. [FULL STORY]

Three Additional COVID Related Deaths Announced By Mercer County Health Dept.

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) is reporting 3 additional COVID-19 related deaths; a woman in her 90s, a woman in her 80s, and a man in his 80s. This brings the total number of [FULL STORY]

MCHD Announces COVID-19 Vaccine Available For Those 65 & Over and Frontline Essential Workers Beginning Jan. 25

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD), in partnership with Genesis Health Group, Aledo, will begin Phase 1b clinics beginning the week of January 25. The Clinics at the MCHD will be open to all who [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Colbrese Using His TV Voice To Enjoy His Senior Year

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School senior Caden Colbrese Thursday morning. Colbrese was a member of the Tigers very successful cross country team last fall and he is also a key [FULL STORY]

2021 Rhubarb Fest Planning Meeting Set For Later This Month

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

The wheels are in motion for the 2021 Rhubarb Fest. Organizer Pam Myers says a planning meeting is set for Jan. 26 at 7 p.m. at Speer Funeral Home. The 2021 Rhubarb Fest is scheduled [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Relay For Life Planning For In-Person Event In June

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

Organizers of the Relay For Life of Mercer County hoping for an in-person event this summer. Organizer Mary Flint provided an update this week. Flint says a Relay For Life Radiothon on WRMJ is still [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA’s Anderson ‘Confident’ About Having Seasons In Traditional Spring Sports Like Baseball, Softball & Track

January 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with IHSA Executive Director Craig Anderson Thursday morning. He provided a “return to play” update following an IHSA Board meeting on Wednesday. The board will meet again on Jan. [FULL STORY]

IHSA Athletics Remain On Pause, Contact Days Can Begin Pending IDPH Approval; Board Will Meet Again Jan. 27 To Review Sports Schedule Framework

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Illinois High School Association (IHSA) Board of Directors met for its regularly scheduled meeting on Wednesday, January 13, 2021, where the Board announced that all IHSA sports not operating under an official IHSA season [FULL STORY]

Mercer County’s New State Senator Votes No On Police Reform Bill

January 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County is now represented by a new State Senator. His name is Win Stoller. He was shocked when at past 3 a.m. Wednesday morning, on the final day of the lame duck session of [FULL STORY]