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Rockets Top Titans In OT

February 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Rockridge remained tied atop the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division standings by escaping with a 50-48 overtime win over Monmouth-Roseville in a rescheduled game Thursday night in Edgington. The game was tied at 44 [FULL STORY]

Anderson & Swanson Sponsor Dispatcher Legislation

February 11, 2022 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson of Andalusia introducing legislation to classify dispatchers as first responders. The measure has won approval in committee. The legislation is sponsored in the Illinois House by local State Rep. Dan [FULL STORY]

Missouri Man Arrested On Mercer County Sex Abuse Charge

February 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

A Missouri man arrested in Mercer County on criminal sexual abuse and simple battery charges. 55-year-old Eric Wayne Stogdill of St. James was taken into custody Thursday and booked at the Mercer County Jail. The [FULL STORY]

Aledo American Legion Hosting Special Bingo For Property Needs

February 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

A special fundraising bingo coming up Friday night at the Aledo American Legion. Proceeds will benefit some property needs at Post 121. That’s Post Commander Doug Ramer speaking to WRMJ earlier this week.

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Great Wrestling Name & Great Wrestling Season For Sherrard’s Ryder Roelf

February 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Sherrard senior wrestler Ryder Roelf Thursday morning. The 170-pounder won last week’s regional at Sherrard and sports a record of 37-5.

Mercer County 8th Graders Advance To State

February 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County boys 8th grade basketball team won the Class 3-A IESA Sectional at Rockridge Wednesday night in overtime beating Farmington 28-24. The Golden Eagles remain undefeated at 22-0 and will play Teutopolis in [FULL STORY]

Women In Ag Conference Next Month In Quad Cities

February 10, 2022 Ty Taylor

A Westmer grad promoting the annual Women in Agriculture Conference hosted by the Illinois Farm Bureau next month. The program will be in person for the first time since 2019. Henry County Farm Bureau Manager [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Regional Champ Arnold Working On ‘Tiny Things’

February 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Mercer County High School sophomore Zeke Arnold Wednesday. He won the 138-pound weight class at last Saturday’s Farmington Regional.

Crowning State Champ In Esports; IHSA Will Do That In April

February 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

157 schools have entered the inaugural IHSA state tournament series in Esports. That update from the organization’s Kurt Gibson. The first ever IHSA Esports state champ will be crowned April 30. Sectionals are April 23.

Plenty Of Interest In Northside Lofts Project

February 9, 2022 Ty Taylor

A good turnout at this week’s community meeting to discuss the Northside Lofts development at the former Aledo Junior High property. Andrew Fisher is the Construction Director and Char Flickinger is the Vice President for [FULL STORY]