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Meth Defendant No Show For Mercer County Court Appearance

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

A rural New Boston man fails to appear in court for his meth case. 54-year-old Lester Ward is facing a Class X felony. Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson asked for a warrant to be [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Property Taxes Due Friday

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

The second and final installment of 2020 payable 2021 Mercer County real estate taxes due later this week. There are a variety of ways to pay says Mercer County Treasurer Bev Lower. The first installment [FULL STORY]

Missouri Accident Claims Life Of Aledo Man

September 7, 2021 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man has died in a traffic accident in Missouri. According to an online report at myMOinfo.com, 27-year-old Mathew Hedrick was pronounced dead Sunday after being taken to the hospital. Missouri Highway Patrol say [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Sawyer Weinert Helps Rockets Leap From Week 1 To Week 2

September 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge senior Sawyer Weinert on Monday. His play on both sides of the ball on Friday night helped the Rockets pick up a win over state ranked Sterling [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Governor Signs Swanson’s Fire Protection Bill

September 6, 2021 Ty Taylor

Governor J.B. Pritzker has signed a bill authored by local State Rep. Dan Swanson. The legislation involves fire protection districts. Swanson says the fire district consolidation bill becomes law on Jan. 1.

Rockridge Comes from Behind; Sherrard And Orion Fall In Week 2

September 4, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets came back from down 14-13 in the third quarter to beat Sterling Newman Central Catholic 27-14 Friday night. The Rockets were led by quarterback Brayden Deem, who ran for two touchdowns and [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Hofer Discusses COVID Outbreak At Mercer County High School; Hoping For Return To Play Next Tuesday

September 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School football coach and athletic director Andrew Hofer Friday morning. A COVID outbreak at the school this week has resulted in full remote learning for [FULL STORY]

Rockets Stop Tigers In TRAC Volleyball

September 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge and Sherrard met for the first time in Three Rivers Athletic Conference volleyball action Thursday night with the Rockets winning in three game match. Orion and Riverdale also posted victories. Orion picked up a [FULL STORY]

Sherrard FFA Hosting Field Day Sept. 9

September 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Sherrard FFA adviser Bill Hammes and chapter president Briar Viager Thursday morning. The two were promoting the Sherrard FFA Field Day set for Sept. 9 from 5:30 to [FULL STORY]

Tigers Take Triangular; Eagles, Rockets Bested

September 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers and Rockridge Rocket boys golf teams made the trip to St. Bede Wednesday. The Tigers lead the way with 170, the Bruins with 179, and the Rockets with 183. Rockets senior Drew [FULL STORY]