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Eagles Fall In LTC Tourney, Three-Way Tie For 1st In TRAC, Garrett Gets 300th Win

January 14, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County could not hold on in the fourth quarter as they lost for the second straight night at the girls Lincoln Trail Conference Basketball Tournament. Sherrard also faltered down the stretch in their game [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Dylan Russell Nearing 100-Win Milestone

January 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior Dylan Russell Thursday. The 160-pounder has compiled 91 wins in his high school career.

WRMJ Interview: ‘Make The Big Time Where You’re At’; Words To Live By For Small School Coaching Legend Bob Anderson

January 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with longtime boys basketball coach Bob Anderson this week. He’s approaching 700 career wins in his 40-plus years coaching at Williamsfield and now the ROWVA-Williamsfield co-op.

Top Seeds Win LTC Tournament Openers

January 13, 2022 Ty Taylor

The top four seeds at the girls Lincoln Trail Conference Basketball Tournament won easily Wednesday night. Annawan, A-town, Knoxville, and Princeville won by 15 points or more. Sherrard wrestling coach Jeff Garrett won his 299th [FULL STORY]

Ewing Provides Mercer County COVID Update

January 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

An update on the January COVID numbers from Mercer County Health Department administrator Carla Ewing. The health department continues to offer vaccine clinics. To call for an appointment dial 582-3759. Drive through COVID testing is [FULL STORY]

New Meat Shop Open In Mercer County

January 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

There’s a new meat market serving Mercer County. Kole and Ashlynn Frenell are owners of the Frenell Livestock Company. They opened a new shop in late December. Ashlynn says a grand opening is planned for [FULL STORY]

Rams Rough Up Tigers, Wrestlers Sweep Triangular

January 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers went on the road Tuesday night for a Three Rivers Athletic Conference basketball match-up with division leading Riverdale and the Rams rolled to a win. The Tiger wrestlers hosted a triangular and [FULL STORY]

County Board Hears ARPA Presentation

January 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board hears a report on ARPA funds. The federal money is tied to recovery efforts from the pandemic. Kasi Henshaw is serving as the county’s ARPA Fund Coordinator. The county is receiving [FULL STORY]

Tigers, Rockets Post Conference Wins, Eagles Fall

January 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard and Rockridge both posted wins in girls Three Rivers Athletic Conference basketball action Monday night. Mercer County went on the road to Kewanee and fell to Wethersfield in the Lincoln Trail. Tonight’s Rockridge at [FULL STORY]

Mercer County School Board Discussing Building Referendum

January 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County School District voters will likely face a building referendum on June 28, but the Unit 404 Board of Education must still finalize the exact nature of the question. Board members have been discussing [FULL STORY]