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Rockets Take E-P Title

December 19, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge, despite not winning an individual championship, captured the Erie-Prophetstown Holiday wrestling tournament Saturday. The Rockets were paced by second place finishes from Cale Kuster, Jude Finch, Peyton Locke, Nathan Petreikis, and Sam Buser. [FULL STORY]

Rockets Cruise Past Golden Eagles

December 18, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets held Mercer County in check all night long en route to a 54-26 win Friday night. The Rockets were led in scoring by Nate Henry with 24 points. Carson Klemme added 12 [FULL STORY]

Rockridge To Require Masks; Reverses Mask Optional Policy In New Year

December 17, 2021 Ty Taylor

In an emergency meeting, the Rockridge School Board rescinds a mask optional policy heading into the New Year. The special session held Thursday night. Board members Frakes, Parchert, Bell, and Scharer voted to rescind. Board [FULL STORY]

Update On Canoe/Kayak Launch & Viewing Deck Project Near Keithsburg

December 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

A canoe/kayak launch and viewing deck project continues to take shape at the Port Louisa National Wildlife Refuge near Keithsburg. An update from Visit MerCo’s Kasi Henshaw. Port Louisa was established for the protection of [FULL STORY]

Unit 404 Dealing With COVID Issues Heading Into Holiday Break

December 16, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School District being impacted by COVID. New Boston Elementary is in remote learning and the Mercer County Intermediate School holiday concert was postponed Wednesday night due to COVID. Also, the junior high [FULL STORY]

Crime Stoppers Seeking Info On Fyre Lake Street Sign Thefts

December 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information regarding the theft of street signs in the Fyre Lake area. In late November it was reported that several street signs and posts were taken from Fyre Lake. These [FULL STORY]

IHSA Looking At Possibility For Bass Fishing Sectional Near New Boston

December 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County could be hosting an IHSA bass fishing sectional near Lock and Dam 17. It’s something that’s being explored says the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson. The IHSA bass fishing sectionals are held May 5.

Eagles Roll, Rockets Fall Short

December 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County bounced back from a tough loss on Monday with a convincing win over Morrison in boys basketball Tuesday night. The Rockridge Rockets went to Wharton Fieldhouse to take on the Maroons but fell [FULL STORY]

High Wind Warning For WRMJ Listening Area Wednesday Night Into Thursday Morning

December 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with National Weather Service meteorologist David Cousins Wednesday morning. Official Statement From National Weather Service Quad Cities: HIGH WIND WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CST THURSDAY. [FULL STORY]

Hockenberry Cases Continued To Next Year

December 15, 2021 Ty Taylor

A Keithsburg man’s solicitation of murder for hire case has been continued to next year. The Feb. 8 pre-trial date was set Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court for 47-year-old Kevin Hockenberry. He’s facing a [FULL STORY]