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Business Spotlight – Sean Mears: Agtegrity

April 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Today John Hoscheidt will talk with Sean Mears with Agtegrity. They will talk about how he started the company last fall to service and support Precision agriculture products; the companies he represents like Ag Leader, [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Interview: High School Esports Growing; 160 Schools Competing In This Year’s IHSA State Series

April 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

The IHSA is now in its second year of offering a state tournament series in Esports. WRMJ caught up with IHSA administrator Dan Le about the growth in the activity.

High School Sports Spotlight: Mercer County Freshman Cook Off to Great Start

April 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School freshman softball player Elsie Cook for the High School Sports Spotlight this week. Cook is 3-1 with a 2.00 ERA and 36 strikeouts in 35 innings pitched to start [FULL STORY]

Fred Carlson – Services 4/20/23

April 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Fred Carlson, 60 of Queen City, Missouri (formerly of Seaton, Illinois), died Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home. Cremation has been accorded. Graveside services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday, April 20, at Candor [FULL STORY]

Tigers Walk-Off Chargers

April 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard (9-2) scored on a wild pitch to walk-off Orion (9-3) 10-9 in baseball Tuesday. The Chargers scored four in the top of the first inning. The Tigers then scored seven unanswered to take a [FULL STORY]

Red Flag Warning Wednesday

April 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

The National Weather Service has issued a red flag warning for Wednesday for the WRMJ listening area. Meteorologist Timothy Gunkel speaking with WRMJ early Wednesday morning. The red flag warning is in effect from 11 [FULL STORY]

One-Room School Continues To Serve As Essley-Noble Museum Showpiece

April 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

Spring and summer hours are now in effect for the Essley-Noble Museum in Aledo. One of the featured attractions remains a one-room school says Mercer County Historical Society president Ron Dillavou. The museum is open [FULL STORY]

Eagles Falter Late In Baseball, Softball

April 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (7-1) suffered their first loss of the season in a 7-6 loss to Fulton in softball Monday. The Steamers rallied to score three runs in the bottom of the sixth inning to erase [FULL STORY]

Aledo Lands Another State Grant For Multi-Use Path Extension

April 11, 2023 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo has received another Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program or ITEP grant from the Illinois Department of Transportation. It marks the third award, and all benefit the city’s multi-use path effort says Mayor [FULL STORY]

East Moline Man Sentenced On Mercer County Grooming Charge

April 10, 2023 Ty Taylor

A Quad Cities man pleads guilty to a felony grooming charge in Mercer County. 36-year-old Derek W. Dawson of East Moline was sentenced to 180 days in jail with 81 days credit for time served. [FULL STORY]