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Rockets Blast Tigers; Eagles Open LTC With Win

December 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets used a big third quarter to help propel them past the Sherrard Tigers 48-30 Friday night. Rockridge outscored Sherrard 12-4 in the third quarter. The Rockets were led in scoring by Landon [FULL STORY]

Clydesdales Find Their Way Back To Alexis

December 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

It is believed the American Clydesdale first settled in the United States in Alexis. And they’re back, thanks to the efforts of Kyle Flowers and Sam Medhurst, co-owners of F & M Clydesdales. You can [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Beats Farmington

December 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County avenged their regional semi-final loss from last season with a 44-41 win over Farmington Thursday night. The Golden Eagles were led by Colby Cox with 18 points. Owen Relander scored 12 points for [FULL STORY]

Six Disorderly Conduct Charges Result From Incident At Local Hospital

December 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man, who serves as a local law enforcement officer, has been charged with six misdemeanor counts of disorderly conduct. The charges against 28-year-old Troy Brock were filed Wednesday in Mercer County Circuit Court. [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Plenty of Football Topics Discussed With IHSA’s Anderson

December 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with IHSA executive director Craig Anderson Thursday, just a day after the organization announced state championship football games would be returning to Illinois State University’s Hancock Stadium. He spoke on other football related [FULL STORY]

Bernice R. Anderson – Private Services At A Later Date

December 8, 2022 Cynthia Stoner

Bernice R. Anderson, 95 of Geneseo, formerly of Woodhull, IL, passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at Hillcrest Home in rural Geneseo. Cremation has been accorded and private services will be held at a later [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles Get First Conference Win

December 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County beat ROWVA-Williamsfield 50-39 to earn a Lincoln Trail Conference win. The Golden Eagles led 20-10 after the first quarter, but the Cougars opened the second quarter on an 11-0 run to take a [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Celebrating The Arts With Sherrard High School’s Mike Diehl

December 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School senior Mike Diehl Thursday. He has earned all-state chorus honors from the Illinois Music Education Association and will also play the lead role in Sherrard’s winter play next [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Gas Prices Above State And National Averages

December 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

The average gas price in Mercer County is now $3.65. The Illinois Quad Cities average is $3.64. The state average is $3.54 with the national average at $3.32. The year ago Illinois average was $3.48 [FULL STORY]

Rockets Win TRAC West Opener

December 7, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets defeated the Orion Chargers 63-34 in the Three Rivers Athletic Conference West Division opener for both teams. The Rockets held a 26-20 lead at halftime, then outscored the Chargers 37-14 in the [FULL STORY]