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WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Navigating March Football Season; A Chat With Brad Dixon

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Westmer grad Brad Dixon Saturday morning on the WRMJ Sportsline. Dixon is entering his tenth season as head coach of Camp Point Central.

Eagles & Geese Split, Red Storm Suffers 1st Loss

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Wethersfield hooked up in boys and girls Lincoln Trail Conference basketball action Friday night. Both schools defended their home court. The Flying Geese pulled away late for a 49-37 win in boys [FULL STORY]

Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale Has Near-Record Year; Averages $4,396

February 27, 2021 Ty Taylor

Intense demand and high-caliber performance genetics pushed the 2021 Illinois Performance Tested Bull Sale to its second-highest average in 53 years, with 34 lots of Angus, Simmental, and Polled Hereford bulls averaging $4,396. The sale, managed by Travis [FULL STORY]

Aledo Electronics & Paint Collection Site

February 26, 2021 Cynthia Stoner

Do you have electronics or latex paint you want to get rid of safely? Stop by the City of Aledo Street Department Garage at 309 E. Main Street on the first and third Thursday of [FULL STORY]

Anderson Files Bill To Eliminate FOID Card

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia has filed Senate Bill 1754 to repeal the outdated and redundant Firearm Owners Identification (FOID) Act, which was created over 50 years ago prior to technology allowing for instant [FULL STORY]

34th COVID Related Death Announced In Mercer County

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Health Department (MCHD) on Friday announced a COVID-19 related death, a woman in her 80s, bringing the county’s total to thirty-four. There have been a total of 1,276 positive cases in Mercer [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post Conference Wins

February 26, 2021 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers ran their record to 6-0 with a 47-24 victory over Orion in Three Rivers Athletic Conference girls basketball Thursday night. The Rockridge Rockets raced out to a 29-9 lead at the half [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Talking Hoops, Bass Fishing & Esports With IHSA’s Kurt Gibson

February 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson Thursday. The two covered several topics including basketball, bass fishing and esports.

Aledo Looking For Volunteer E-Cycle Help

February 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

Volunteer help is needed to staff the City of Aledo’s e-cycling drop off site. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser says if you’re interested in volunteering, you can contact City Hall at 582-7241.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Getting His Wish; Senior Season Means Much To Sherrard’s Hartman

February 25, 2021 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Sherrard High School multi-sport athlete Brady Hartman Thursday morning. Hartman excels on both the basketball court and baseball diamond.