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Mercer County Downs Rockridge In Baseball

April 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (6-9) defeated Rockridge (1-15) in baseball Tuesday 9-4. Kale Breeden and Matthew Lucas both had two hits for the Golden Eagles in the win. Owen Relander went 1-4 with 2 RBI. Breeden was [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: MERCO’s Bass Fishing Tradition Remains Strong

April 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County High School bass fishing coach Aaron Heartt on Wednesday. The IHSA bass fishing sectional is next Thursday at Lake McMaster near Victoria.

High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Downing’s Transition To Catcher Going Great

April 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior softball player Daytonah Downing for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Downing has transitioned to the catcher position after playing in the outfield last year. She’s hitting .373 with 5 [FULL STORY]

Three Votes Determine Rockridge School Board Race

April 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Certified election results provide more clarification in a contested Rockridge School Board race. Numbers from Rock Island and Mercer County show that Lorrie Lund defeated Ryan Morford by three votes—687 to 684 for a two-year [FULL STORY]

Golden Eagles Fall Late To UT

April 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (12-3) allowed two runs in the bottom of the seventh inning to fall to United Township 7-6 Monday. The Golden Eagles scored a run in the top of the seventh to take a [FULL STORY]

New Boston And Keithsburg Flooding Concern; Snowmelt To North Causing Problems

April 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

Spring snowmelt to the north resulting in significant Mississippi River flooding concern downstream. At Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston, minor flood stage is 15 feet with a snowmelt crest of 22 feet expected [FULL STORY]

Multiple Citations Issued Following Aledo Area Crash

April 25, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Milan man facing numerous citations following a crash last weekend near Aledo. Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies along with Aledo and Viola police responded to the scene. The driver, 21-year-old Benjamin Baum was taken into [FULL STORY]

Relay For Life Radiothon Tops Last Year’s Numbers

April 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s 10th Annual Mercer County Relay for Life Radiothon beat last year’s dollars raised by almost $900 on Monday. This year, WRMJ’s listeners pledged $8,550. Stacey Dutton is American Cancer Society Regional Manager. Since it [FULL STORY]

Looking For Side-By-Side Access To East Side Aledo Shopping Area

April 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo would like to have an adequate route for neighborhood vehicles like side-by-sides and golf carts to access the east side shopping area. It’s been a discussion item with the city council [FULL STORY]

Relay For Life Radiothon Monday

April 24, 2023 Ty Taylor

Year number ten for the WRMJ Relay for Life of Mercer County Radiothon. Pledges can be made between 6 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday by calling 582-5666 or 582-5626. You can also hear stories from [FULL STORY]