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Tigers Fall Short Against E-P; Golden Eagles Impress At Boiler Invite

September 12, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard was unable to complete a second-half comeback against Erie-Prophetstown in football Saturday, falling 35-28. The Tigers trailed 28-7 at halftime. In boys golf, Mercer County finished 3rd at the Boiler Invite in Kewanee. In [FULL STORY]

Sidewalk Upgrade Okayed For Aledo Monument Park

September 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sidewalk improvements on the way for Aledo’s Monument Park. The $44,500 project has been approved by the Aledo City Council says Mayor Chris Hagloch. McClintock Trucking & Excavating has been awarded the project. The park [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Hits 600, Orion Falls Short

September 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Every second mattered as the Orion Chargers scored late in their game against Newman. Orion went in for six to come within one point of tying the game in the fourth quarter. The Chargers attempt [FULL STORY]

Information Sought On Two Wanted Mercer County Suspects

September 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Crime Stoppers seeking information on two wanted suspects. They are 27-year-old Zachary Bewley and 47-year-old Matthew Millage. Both are wanted for burglary. More information is available on the Mercer County Crime Stoppers website, [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Stays Perfect in TRAC West

September 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard won their fifth straight in volleyball with a victory over Erie-Prophetstown Thursday. The Tigers are now 8-3 on the season and 4-0 in the TRAC West. Elsewhere, Orion fell in three sets to Riverdale. [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Sherrard FFA President Zippe Ready For Field Day Event

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Sherrard High School senior and FFA President Ryley Zippe for the High School Spotlight. Sherrard FFA is hosting an FFA Field Day on Wednesday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m. at the high [FULL STORY]

Seaton Man Arrested In Sex Assault Case

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

A Seaton man has been charged with a Class X felony of predatory criminal sexual assault of a child. 45-year-old Frank W. Wheeler was arrested Wednesday following an investigation by the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department. [FULL STORY]

Skinner Landscaping Opening The Pumpkin Patch This Fall

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

A local business offering some ag tourism attractions this fall. Skinner Landscaping is opening the Pumpkin Patch this weekend. They’ll have pumpkins, a corn maze, play area for children, games, pedal cars, and a petting [FULL STORY]

Great Scenery For Saturday’s Eliza Lions Club Tractor Ride

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

This weekend marks the 15th year for the Eliza Lions Club Tractor Ride. Some great scenery says organizer Dick Nash. The ride takes off at 8 a.m. Saturday from the Eliza Community Center with registration [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Beats West Central for Fourth Straight Win

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County handled West Central in a Lincoln Trail Conference volleyball match-up Wednesday. The Golden Eagles have now won four straight. In golf, the Mercer County boys and girls teams were each victorious. Sherrard beat [FULL STORY]