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West Central Caps Perfect Season With I8FA State Championship

November 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

West Central beat Amboy-LaMoille 44-36 to win the Illinois 8-Man Football Association state championship Friday night at Monmouth College. The Heat finish the season 13-0. Kaiden Droste had three rushing touchdowns and returned an interception [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Raises Sub Pay

November 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

In an effort to encourage more people to become substitute teachers the Mercer County School District raised the rate they pay those people. Superintendent Scott Petrie says Mercer County is in the same situation as [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Westmer Grad Dixon Has Camp Pt. Central One Win Away From State Championship Game

November 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

Camp Pt. Central football head coach Brad Dixon joined the WRMJ Sportsline program this week. The Panthers are 12-0 and will meet fellow unbeaten Ridgeview-Lexington in the IHSA Class 1A semifinals Saturday. Dixon graduated from Westmer High [FULL STORY]

Susann W. Parchert – Services 11/23/22

November 18, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Susann W. Parchert, 81 of Taylor Ridge, IL, died Friday, November 18, 2022 at home surrounded by family. A funeral service will be 10 a.m., Wednesday, November 23, at Zion Lutheran Church, Taylor Ridge. Visitation [FULL STORY]

Tigers Rout Grey Ghosts

November 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

Sherrard remained unbeaten in high school girls basketball with a 50-26 win against Illinois Valley Central in Chillicothe Thursday. Kyla Elsbury was the leading scorer for the Tigers with 14 points. Olivia Meskan scored 13 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Kirby, Heat Ready For 8-Man State Title Game

November 18, 2022 Ty Taylor

West Central head football coach Jason Kirby joined the Sports Desk on WRMJ Friday morning. The Heat play for the Illinois 8-Man Football Association state championship Friday night against Amboy-LaMoille at 7 p.m. at Monmouth College. [FULL STORY]

New Life Skills Class At Mercer County Junior High

November 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County School Board learned about a new Life Skills class at the Junior HIgh at Wednesday night’s school board meeting. Life Skills teacher Natalie Nelson made a presentation to the board about her [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Gets Report Card

November 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

The latest Illinois Interactive School Report Card has been released. It shows data on academics, finances, demographics, and more in school districts. The report card was discussed at Wednesday night’s Mercer County School Board meeting. [FULL STORY]

Laurie J. Etter – Services 11/20/22

November 17, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Laurie J. Etter, 70 of Aledo, IL died Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at Mercer Manor in Aledo. Cremation has been accorded. Services are 3 p.m., Sunday, November 20, at Fippinger Funeral Home in Aledo. Private [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Love Of Music Leads To Many Honors For Sherrard’s Egel

November 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Sherrard High School senior Keaton Egel Thursday for the High School Spotlight. Egel plays saxophone in the Sherrard High School Band. He’s earned all state honors twice in jazz and he serves as the [FULL STORY]