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Ameren Assistance Programs Available

March 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

If you have experienced a hardship that has put you behind in paying your power bill, Ameren Illinois wants you to know there are options available. Several assistance programs are offered, but a spokesperson for [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

March 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 6.0 percent. The figure is for January and compares to 7.6 percent from one year ago, according to data released by the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: “Blonde Bomber” Remains Big Part Of Illinois High School Hoops Lore; Shidler Releases Book

March 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Jay Shidler was dubbed the “Blonde Bomber” during the 1970’s and is one of the great stories of IHSA basketball history, playing at Lawrenceville High School and then at the University of Kentucky. He has [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Barnett Guiding Sherrard Softball Program

March 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with new Sherrard High School softball coach Mike Barnett this week.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Dean Has Her Hittin’ Shoes On In 2022; Headed To North Dakota State

March 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School senior softball player Bella Dean on Thursday. She began the season with a four-hit game Wednesday against Moline. Dean has committed to play softball at North Dakota State [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Ag Class Providing Real Life Business Lessons

March 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School ag students getting some real-life business experience. Brandon Livingston is a first year teacher. Livingston and some of his students presented to the Mercer County School Board this week.

Unit 404 BOE Tables Action On Building Purchase

March 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board has tabled action on acquiring property for a new unit office location. Unit 404 board president Mike Bowns says the site under consideration is at 2020 SE 3rd Street in [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: FFA Star In Agri-Business; Mercer County’s Wagner Wins At District Level & Qualifies For State Level

March 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County High School senior Katie Wagner this week. She has won the Star in Agri-Business at the district level and is now in the running for the state honor.

Local Sports

Three Rivers Boys All-Conference Basketball Announced

March 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their boys all-conference basketball teams for the 2021-2022 season. Conference co-champs Rockridge and Riverdale had two players named to the first team. Seniors dominated the first two teams this [FULL STORY]

After Two-Year Hiatus, Boy Scouts of America’s Merit Badge University Returns To Monmouth College

March 16, 2022 Ty Taylor

After a very successful weekend for the Boy Scouts of America brought more than 500 people to the Monmouth College campus, Kathy Mainz expressed five words she’s been waiting two years to say. “Merit Badge [FULL STORY]