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Princesses Take LTC Title, Rockets Set Win Record

October 21, 2021 Ty Taylor

Princeville captured the Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball championship with a win over Stark County Wednesday. The Princesses went undefeated in conference play at 11-0. Rockridge set a school record for victories by picking up their [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County’s Cheline Likes Reppin’ That Offensive Line

October 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County offensive lineman Jared Cheline this week. He’s looking forward to senior night and also a playoff run.

Tigers Take TRAC Title

October 20, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers captured the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division volleyball championship downing Monmouth-Roseville in a three-game match Tuesday night. Sherrard’s last conference championship came in 2011. The Tigers won 25-22, 23-25, 25-23 to [FULL STORY]

November Motion Hearing Set In New Boston Man’s 2020 Meth Case

October 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

A defense motion has been filed in a rural New Boston man’s meth case. 54-year-old Lester Ward is facing a Class X felony. The charge was filed after Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies, Quad Cities MEG [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Hoping To Win Grant For K-9 Unit

October 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

You can help Baloo, the Mercer County K-9 unit at the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. He’s competing for grant funding through on-line voting says Mercer County Sheriff Dusty Terrill. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy Seth Nabb [FULL STORY]

Artifact Of Week Generating Interest For Mercer County Historical Society And Essley-Noble Museum

October 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Historical Society and Essley-Noble Museum continues to create a strong social media presence. Curator Shannon Boynton is getting great feedback in her Mercer County artifact of the week post. Boynton says just [FULL STORY]

Eagles, Red Storm Post LTC Wins

October 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

The final week of the regular season is here in high school volleyball. In the Lincoln Trail Conference Monday night, Mercer County defeated Stark County in straight games, 25-9, 25-8; United beat Knoxville 21-25, 25-14, [FULL STORY]

Albertson Submits Proposal For Button Building

October 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

There may be a solution for the Button Building in downtown Aledo. A request for proposal has been submitted for the property says Mayor Chris Hagloch. Again, the City Council’s TIF Committee meets next Monday.

First Responders Appreciation, Criminal Justice Career Day is Oct. 28 at BHC

October 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

Celebrate first responders and learn about first responder careers Thursday, Oct. 28 at the First Responders Appreciation and Criminal Justice Career Day at Black Hawk College. Participants can learn about career opportunities and job requirements [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: IHSA Football Playoffs Still Bring Joy To Elder; Hall Of Fame Alexis Coach Instrumental In Creating System

October 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

The IHSA football playoffs were created in 1974. Former Alexis coach John Elder played a key role in creating the system. He spoke with the WRMJ Monday morning. The 2021 playoff field is released this [FULL STORY]