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Panthers Top Tigers, Rocket 7th Graders to State

February 5, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers went on the road Friday night and fell to Erie-Prophetstown in Three Rivers Athletic Conference action. Riverdale and Monmouth-Roseville posted wins while Rockridge had the night off. The Rockridge 7th graders are [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Famed Aledo Artist Doris Lee Exhibit Opening At Figge

February 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Figge Art Museum Assistant Curator Vanessa Sage Friday. She was promoting the museum’s new exhibit opening this weekend, Simple Pleasures: The Art of Doris Lee. Lee was born and raised in Aledo.

Precision Conservation Management And Carbon Markets Meeting

February 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

Get the latest on Precision Conservation Management and Carbon Markets from University of IL Extension at Feb. 24 program. Illinois Extension invites farmers to learn more about Precision Conservation Management and Carbon Markets on Thurs., [FULL STORY]

Verdurette Added To National Register Of Historic Places

February 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

Thanks to the efforts of historic preservation advocates in Illinois, 15 sites in the state were added to the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) during 2021, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources announced this [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Hoping For TRAC-West Title; Sherrard’s Frere Ready For Regular Season Finale

February 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard senior Charlotte Frere Thursday morning. The Tigers play for the outright TRAC-West conference title Thursday night as they battle Monmouth-Roseville on the road.

WRMJ Interview: An All-State Music Experience For MERCO’s Hunter Smith

February 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County junior Hunter Smith this week. He, along with classmate Rylan Marr, earned all-state choir honors from the Illinois Music Education Association. The two performed at ILMEA annual conference in Peoria [FULL STORY]

Countywide Forum Generates Interest

February 3, 2022 Ty Taylor

Around 70 people attended last week’s countywide forum hosted by the Mercer County Board. The event was held Friday at Mercer County High School and was organized by Mercer County economic development coordinator Kasi Henshaw. [FULL STORY]

Bullets, Tornados Advance To LTC Title Game

February 2, 2022 Ty Taylor

Knoxville and Abingdon-Avon, in their first year of Lincoln Trail Conference play, advanced to the championship game of the conference tournament with wins Tuesday night at Galva. A-town, the 6th seed, knocked off second-seeded United [FULL STORY]

Tigers Claim Share Of TRAC Title

February 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers claimed at least a share of the Three Rivers Athletic Conference west division title with a win over Erie-Prophetstown Monday night. The Tigers sixth win in a row put them at 10-1 [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge Well Represented At 2022 Illinois Music Education Conference

February 1, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge juniors Vaughn Myers and Noah Jorgensen this week. Myers earned all-state choir honors from the Illinois Music Education Association and Jorgensen participated in the ILMEA all-state honors choir. Also, Rockridge Vocal [FULL STORY]