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WRMJ Interviews: Saey, Whiteman After Punching Ticket to State

March 7, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Rockridge head coach Andy Saey and junior guard Jase Whiteman after the Rockets qualified for the state tournament by beating Rockford Lutheran 57-52 at the IHSA 2A Supersectional at Sterling High School [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Hears Survey Results

March 7, 2022 Ty Taylor

Data being compiled from a Mercer County survey. Kasi Henshaw serves as Mercer County Community Development Director. Henshaw updated the Mercer County Board last week.

Mercer County Broadband Planning Efforts Get Boost

March 6, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County among six areas selected in the first ever Accelerate Broadband Program. An update from Mercer County Community Development Director Kasi Henshaw. Springfield, the village of Elsah and Jackson, Knox and Whiteside counties have [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interviews: Saey, Whiteman On Sectional Championship

March 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Rockridge head coach Andy Saey and junior guard Jase Whiteman after the Rockets won a sectional championship Friday night. Rockridge beat Farmington 47-30 to win the IHSA 2A Mendota Sectional. Rockridge [FULL STORY]

Rockets Dominate Second Half On Way to Sectional Title

March 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rockridge beat Farmington 47-30 in Mendota Friday night to claim a sectional championship. The Rockets outscored the Farmers 27-14 in the second half. Jase Whiteman led all scorers with 17 points. Rockridge will now play [FULL STORY]

Aledo Unveils Fundraising Campaign For Fireworks

March 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

Donations being accepted and sponsorship opportunities available for this summer’s Fourth of July fireworks in Aledo. Details from City Administrator Chris Sullivan. J & M Displays of Iowa have been retained for the Aledo fireworks [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: A Lesson In Triple Jump From Sherrard State Medalist Kelsey Hutchins

March 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

The high school track season is underway and WRMJ caught up with Sherrard junior Kelsey Hutchins. She was a state medalist in the triple jump last year.

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Rockets Advance To Sectional Championship

March 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge Rockets survived an early punch but rebounded to fight off Eureka 55-48 in the IHSA Class 2A Sectional semi-finals at Mendota Wednesday night. The Rockets jumped out to a 5-0 lead but the [FULL STORY]

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Three Rivers Announces Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams

March 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference announced their girls All-Conference west division basketball teams for the 2021-22 season. Conference champion Sherrard placed four players on the first and second team, runner-up Rockridge had two players named [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Candidate Filing Period Nearing

March 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

The filing period begins next week for those running in the June primary in Mercer County. County Clerk, Sheriff and Treasurer positions are up for election this year along with county board seats. Filing takes [FULL STORY]