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Tigers Shut Down Rockets, Eagles Drop Wrestling Opener

December 3, 2021 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge came into Thursday night’s Three Rivers Athletic Conference with one loss apiece but the Tigers dominated the action by shutting down the Rockets offense in posting the win. Mercer County had eight [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Dutton Adds School Play To Senior Year Experience; Pep Band & Soccer Have Been Fun Too

December 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School senior Cody Dutton Thursday morning. He is playing the lead in this weekend’s school play (shows 7 p.m., Saturday and 3 p.m., Sunday). He’s also a proud pep [FULL STORY]

Litwiler Retiring As Aledo Fire Chief; 44-Year Career With Department

December 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Aledo Fire Chief Dennis Litwiler is retiring. He has spent 44 years with the department, including the last 20 as chief. He began serving as an Aledo firefighter in 1978 and was appointed chief in [FULL STORY]

Electric Light Parade Friday In Downtown Aledo

December 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Aledo Holly Days this weekend. Aledo Main Street’s Dana Murphy says the main attraction is an electric light parade. The electric light parade begins at 5:30 p.m. Friday.

Rockets Fall On The Road

December 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

For the second time in this young season, Rockridge took on a Western Big Six foe and once again came up short. The Rockets lead late but couldn’t hold on as they fell to Sterling. [FULL STORY]

Nine Child Porn Counts Filed Against Orion Man

December 2, 2021 Ty Taylor

Bond has been set at $300,000 for an Orion man charged in a child porn investigation. Illinois State Police announce the arrest of 22-year-old Frank Laughner. He was taken into custody on Wednesday. He is [FULL STORY]

Big COVID Testing Numbers This Week In Mercer County; 213 Positives During November

December 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Health Department announcing a sharp increase in the number of COVID tests conducted and the number of positives this week. An update from administrator Carla Ewing. The Mercer County Health Department is currently [FULL STORY]

861 Area Code Coming To 309

December 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Commerce Commission is announcing a new phone area code. The new 861 area code will cover the current 309 area code as the supply of numbers under 309 dwindles. The 861 code will [FULL STORY]

Eagles Drop, Tigers Win Home Openers

December 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County had a rematch with Monmouth-Roseville for their home opener Tuesday night and the Golden Eagles lost a late lead as the Titans got revenge for a loss at the 10 & 32 Orion [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: MERCO’s Marr Pumped For Pep Band Season

December 1, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School junior Rylan Marr on Tuesday. He plays trombone in the pep band.