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WRMJ Interview: Johnston Putting His Program In Place At Sherrard

July 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with new Sherrard High School head football coach Brandon Johnston Wednesday morning. He discusses summer workouts and getting ready for the new season, which begins on Aug. 9.

New Boston Splash Pad Open For Business

July 28, 2021 Ty Taylor

This hot weather serving as a great time for the City of New Boston to promote its new splash pad. New Boston will also be celebrating its 100th anniversary of the fish and chicken fry [FULL STORY]

Thursday Night Entertainment At Central Park Band Shell

July 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

More musical entertainment planned for the Aledo Central Park Band Shell the next two Thursdays. Band shell spokesman Rusty Ruggles with the rundown. The Aledo Main Street Farmers Market will also be open Thursday from [FULL STORY]

Swanson Hosting Vet & Senior Event In Aledo Next Week

July 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Rep. Dan Swanson hosting a Veterans’ and Seniors’ Resources Fair in Aledo next week. He says over 30 agencies are participating. The event is Tues., Aug. 3, from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Taking Applications.

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department accepting applications for telecommunications, deputy sheriff and correctional officer positions. Sheriff Dusty Terrill says applications should be turned in by Aug. 20. Click here for more information.

WRMJ Audio: Transitioning To New IHSA Season; Normal Schedule Awaits

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge High School football coach Jeff Henry Monday morning. Summer vacation is winding down and the first official day of the new IHSA season is just two [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Grad Looking Forward To County Fair Queen Life For Next Year

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Rockridge High School grad Rachel Johnson enjoying her reign as Rock Island County Fair Queen. Johnson is majoring in early child education at St. Ambrose University.

Keeping Livestock Cool During Summer Heat

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

It takes fans, it takes drinking water, and it takes sprinklers to keep livestock cool during this stretch of heat in western Illinois. Mercer County pork producer Chad Bell took to social media to explain [FULL STORY]

More Warm Weather This Week; Break By Friday

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Warm temps will continue through mid-week in the WRMJ listening area and not many rain chances. Andy Ervin is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke with WRMJ Monday [FULL STORY]

Local Farm Bureau Event Set For Lake George This Weekend

July 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Lake George at Loud Thunder Forest Preserve hosting an agriculture conservation education event later this week. Rock Island County Farm Bureau’s Tara Mayhew is helping promote the effort. The effort is this Saturday, July 31 [FULL STORY]