Local Sports
WRMJ Audio: IHSA’s Gibson Talks COVID & Mask Protocols Heading Toward Postseason Play
WRMJ spoke with the IHSA’s Kurt Gibson this week. He was asked about mask and other COVID protocols as the postseason approaches.
Month: January 2022
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County Unemployment Rate Remains Below Statewide Average
The Mercer County unemployment rate at 3.5 percent. The number is for December and compares to a 6.1 percent figure recorded a year ago. Unemployment is also down from year over year levels in Henderson, [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Four Teams With One Loss In LTC, Tigers Remain Undefeated In TRAC
After last night’s Lincoln Trail Conference girls basketball games, four teams find themselves atop the conference with one loss. A-town, which won the conference tournament; Princeville; Ridgewood; and Annawan have just one set back. Sherrard [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County State’s Attorney Releases 2021 Stats
Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson has released her office’s 2021 stats. The data shows resolving over 200 cases, including 50 plus felonies. From those felony convictions ten resulted in a Department of Corrections sentences. [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
WRMJ Interview: On Stage Or On Cheerleading Mat; Both Okay With Sherrard’s Dochterman
WRMJ visited this week with Sherrard High School senior Hannah Dochterman this week. She is a member of the competitive cheerleading team and also participates in the school’s drama department.
Local Ag News
Mercer County Benefits From WIU Ag Teacher Placements; WIU Honored Nationally For Those Efforts
The WIU School of Agriculture earns national recognition. They received the 2021 Outstanding Postsecondary Ag Program Award from the National Association of Agricultural Educators. Among the efforts the WIU School of Ag was cited for [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
Rockets Win Rematch With Rams
Rockridge turned the tables on Riverdale in Three Rivers Athletic Conference action Tuesday night. After losing to the Rams in early January, the Rockets won the rematch and gained a share of first in the [FULL STORY]
Western Illinois Today
Mercer County School District Receives Grant Funding From Foundation
The elementary and intermediate schools in the Mercer County School District receiving some funding from a local foundation. Unit 404 Superintendent Scott Petrie announced the grant funding at this month’s regular school board meeting.
Local Sports
Tigers Edge Rockets, Bullets Shoot Down Eagles
Sherrard went on the road and topped Rockridge to remain tied atop the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division standings. The Tigers swept their two games with the Rockets. Knoxville came to Aledo and took [FULL STORY]
Local Sports
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: ‘Small’ Heavyweight Buser Finding Right Balance For Successful Season
WRMJ caught up with Rockridge senior wrestler Sam Buser on Monday night. He finished second over the weekend at the Bob Mitton Invitational at Orion High School.