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WRMJ High School Spotlight: MERCO’s Hillman Sings Her Way To All State

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County High School’s Magge Hillman this week. She along with classmate Mia Ward have earned all state choir honors from the Illinois Music Education Association.

Anderson Likes New Office Location In Button Building

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson happy to have his new district office in Aledo. He’s located on the second floor of the Button Building. Anderson spoke with WRMJ Thursday. Anderson resides in Andalusia and also [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: Stanforth Builds On Solid Competitive Cheerleading Program; Rockets Back To IHSA State

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Rockridge High School competitive cheerleading coach Joey Stanforth Thursday. The Rockets have qualified for this weekend’s IHSA competitive cheerleading state finals in Bloomington.

Mercer County Drops LTC Contest to Princeville

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

A slow start doomed Mercer County (11-16, 2-7 LTC) in a 44-33 loss to Princeville (21-8, 9-0 LTC) Wednesday. The Golden Eagles trailed 28-10 at halftime and 42-17 through three quarters, before outscoring the Lady [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Sherrard’s Elsbury Shooting Her Way To Memorable Senior Season

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ caught up with Sherrard High School girls basketball standout Kyla Elsbury on Thursday.

Ameren Illinois Seeks Rate Hike

February 2, 2023 Ty Taylor

One of Illinois’ utility watchdogs is promising to study a new rate hike request by Ameren Illinois. The utility has asked the Illinois Commerce Commission for about $160 million on the natural gas side and [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Reevaluating Side-By-Side Ordinance

February 1, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Board has paused side-by-side sticker sales for 2023. Kasi Henshaw serves as economic development consultant for the Mercer County Board and leads the Visit MerCo office.

MERCO, R-W Advance to LTC Tournament Championship

February 1, 2023 Ty Taylor

The championship game of the Lincoln Trail Conference Tournament is set after Mercer County and ROWVA-Williamsfield earned wins in the semifinals Tuesday. Mercer County (19-7, 6-1 LTC) beat Knoxville (14-10, 4-3 LTC) 61-39. Owen Relander [FULL STORY]

Seaton Man Charged In Sex Abuse Case

February 1, 2023 Ty Taylor

A March 13 pre-trial conference is set for a Seaton man facing predatory criminal sexual assault of a child and aggravated criminal sexual abuse charges. 49-year-old Mark Hockenberry was scheduled to appear for a bond [FULL STORY]