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IDNR Releases Mercer County Deer Hunting Data

February 26, 2022 Ty Taylor

The final deer hunting numbers have been tabulated for Mercer County from this past season. Youth hunters took in 6 deer; muzzleloader hunters 33; late winter hunters 108; firearm hunters 740; and archery hunters 504 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interviews: Saey, Henry & Klemme After Regional Championship Win

February 25, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Rockridge head coach Andy Saey, Nate Henry and Carson Klemme after the Rockets beat Riverdale 58-52 Friday night to win a regional championship. Rockridge head coach Andy Saey: Rockridge senior Nate [FULL STORY]

Plenty Of Attention Over Vaping Concerns; Mercer County High School Principal Sends Email To Parents

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School principal Stacey Day Thursday following an email she sent to parents. MCHS Parents – I’m sure some of you have seen or heard the story on [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Catching Up With Retired Coach Brian Hutton

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Brian Hutton’s coaching career spanned 34 years. He coached his last game at Sherrard High School last Saturday as the Tigers were eliminated in regional play in a loss at Monmouth-Roseville. He spoke with WRMJ [FULL STORY]

Matherville Lakeside Path Set To Open This Summer

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

A walking trail circling Matherville Lake is on the way this summer. Alex Johnson is helping lead the project. The 1.25-mile path will begin on the beachside and move through the old campground on the [FULL STORY]

State Senate Unanimously Approves Anderson Dispatcher Bill

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson’s bill to classify dispatchers as first responders passes the State Senate. The bill won unanimous approval in the State Senate on a 53-to-0 vote and now moves to the Illinois [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Quality State Run For Sherrard’s Walker Anderson

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard 220 pounder Walker Anderson on Thursday. The junior finished 5th at last weekend’s individual IHSA state wrestling tournament.

Aledo Hears From TIF Consultant

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

A public meeting details Aledo’s proposed new TIF district. Steve Kline is a consultant with The Economic Development Group. He’s helping the Aledo City Council with the process. The public meeting was held Tuesday night [FULL STORY]

Eagles Lose In OT, Rockets Advance

February 24, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s bid to upset the number one seed in the Class 2A Mendota Sectional complex came up short as Farmington stopped the Golden Eagles in overtime at the Knoxville regional. At Riverdale, Rockridge set [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Sedam Recaps Farmington Loss, Season

February 23, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s Ty Taylor caught up with Mercer County boys basketball head coach Tim Sedam after the Golden Eagles season-ending loss to Farmington on Wednesday night. Farmington beat Mercer County 54-47 in overtime in the regional [FULL STORY]