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Rockets Capture TRAC Title

September 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rocket girls golf team won the Three Rivers Athletic Conference meet at Spring Creek Golf Course on Wednesday. In boys golf, Fulton topped Mercer County at Oak View and Rockridge won a triangular [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Motorcycle Accident Claims Life

September 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

One person is dead following a motorcycle accident in Mercer County. The crash occurred Wednesday at 20th Avenue just West of 340th Street. The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department and Alexis/North Henderson Fire and EMS responded [FULL STORY]

New Kayak Launch Project Progressing At Port Louisa

September 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Progress being made for a new canoe and kayak launch at Port Louisa in Keithsburg. An update from Mercer County Economic Development Director Kasi Henshaw. Henshaw says the City of Keithsburg contributed $5,000 toward Phase [FULL STORY]

Eagles Win Junior High Softball Regional

September 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Golden Eagles won the Williamsfield junior high softball regional over Bureau Valley Tuesday. Sherrard and Rockridge’s volleyball teams both posted TRAC wins. Sherrard stayed hot on the links as they boys topped [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Santiago Key Part Of Eagle ‘Pack Attack’

September 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County sophomore runner Sophia Santiago. She had a top 10 finish at last weekend’s Princeton Invite where the team placed 2nd.

Aggravated Domestic Battery Charges Filed Against New Boston Man

September 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

A New Boston man arrested on an aggravated domestic battery warrant. 42-year-old Brian Bishop was extradited from the Muscatine County Jail over the weekend. He is facing a Class 2 felony. A preliminary hearing is [FULL STORY]

Rollover Accident On Illinois Route 94

September 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies respond to a single vehicle rollover accident along Illinois Route 94. The crash occurred on Tuesday. A press release says the driver crossed the center line and exited the highway eventually [FULL STORY]

New Boston Area Farmland Sale Brings $7,750 Per Acre

September 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

A farmland sale in western Mercer County brings $7,750 an acre. Dale Jones is with Sullivan Auctioneers. The virtual sale was Tuesday.

Eagles Drop Match After Long Break

September 14, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County finally got back on the volleyball court following a long break for Covid protocol and lost in a three game match with Wethersfield in Lincoln Trail Conference action Monday night. Riverdale took first [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rursch’s Steady Play Putting Rockets On Leaderboard

September 13, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Rockridge junior golfer Amelia Rursch on Monday. She’s putting together a solid 2021 season for the Rockets.