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Tigers, Chargers Open TRAC Volleyball Schedule With Wins

August 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

Orion (6-0, 1-0 TRAC West) defeated Rockridge (3-3, 0-1 TRAC West) in three sets in the conference opener for both teams in volleyball Tuesday. The Rockets won the first set, 25-23, before the Chargers rallied [FULL STORY]

Halpin Supporting Film Opportunities In Area

August 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

A local state lawmaker happy to see filmmakers doing work in the area. State Senator Mike Halpin was at a recent private screening of the independent film Everything Fun You Could Possibly Do In Aledo, [FULL STORY]

90’s This Weekend; 90’s Again Next Weekend

August 30, 2023 Ty Taylor

90-degree temps return to the WRMJ listening area this weekend. National Weather Service meteorologist Dave Cousins says another blast of 90-degree temps are forecast Sept. 9-12.

High School Sports Spotlight: Neva Graves, Rockridge Girls Golf Off To Strong 2023 Start

August 29, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School junior golfer Neva Graves for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. The Rockets took first place at the Princeton Ryder Cup over the weekend. Neva and her older sister [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Gas Prices Remain Below Statewide Average

August 29, 2023 Ty Taylor

Approaching the Labor Day holiday weekend, the average price of gasoline in Mercer County is $3.96, according AAA. That’s below the state average of $4.07, but above the national average of $3.82. The Illinois Quad [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Wins On Volleyball Court, Golf Course Monday

August 29, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Tigers defeated the Ridgewood Spartans in volleyball Monday in three sets, 25-20, 23-25, 25-20. The Tigers open Three Rivers Athletic Conference play Tuesday at home against Morrison. Sherrard defeated Orion in a boys [FULL STORY]

Podcast Work Gets Westmer Grad Nominated For Regional Emmy

August 28, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with 2001 Westmer grad Clint Chaffer on Monday. He hosts a podcast called Around the Farm. It’s been nominated for an Emmy in the Mid-America region.

Former Fell Station Getting New Life In Downtown Aledo

August 28, 2023 Ty Taylor

The former Fell Gas Station in downtown Aledo continues to get restored. Ty Cutkomp is working on the project. Cutkomp spoke with WRMJ during Aledo Antique Days.

Spike Heck Tractor Ride Saturday; Proceeds Benefit Fairgrounds

August 28, 2023 Ty Taylor

Celebrating the legacy of a longtime supporter of the Mercer County Fair with a tractor ride this coming weekend. The late Spike Heck had a great impact on the fairgrounds says Mercer County Fair Board [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Split Second Decision Kept Many Safe; Deputy Weist Honored With Highway Dedication

August 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

We learned a little bit more about the actions of late Knox County Deputy Sheriff Nick Weist during a highway dedication ceremony in his honor over the weekend. It was all about a split-second decision [FULL STORY]