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Multi-Million Dollar Project Planned For Aledo’s ‘Swimming Pool Road’

September 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Swimming Pool Road or SE 2nd Avenue in Aledo in line for a significant improvement. Mayor Chris Hagloch says the City Council has approved issuing general obligation bonds for the project. Hagloch did confirm this [FULL STORY]

Wethersfield Downs Mercer County

September 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (2-7, 0-1 LTC) dropped their Lincoln Trail Conference opener to Wethersfield (6-2, 1-0 LTC) in straight sets Wednesday, 25-16, 25-23. Molly Hofmann had 12 kills in the loss for Mercer County. Brylee Marston [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Board Approves Rezoning For Motorsports Park

September 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Following both speakers in support and opposition, the Mercer County Board has approved rezoning of Bieri Properties. The action paves the way for Mercer County Motorsports, a site for side-by-sides, ATVs, and dirt bikes. The [FULL STORY]

Sherrard FFA Takes On Drone Technology

September 7, 2023 Ty Taylor

Drone technology featured in a Sherrard FFA Field Day event today (Thursday). Sherrard FFA President Levi Schurr says the field day is 5 to 7 p.m. at the FFA field plots east of Sherrard High [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Senior QB Cox Gets Eagles Back On Track

September 6, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior quarterback Colby Cox for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Cox accounted for five touchdowns in Mercer County’s 38-13 win over St. Bede Friday.

Wyffels Hybrids – Between the Rows Report 9-6-23

September 6, 2023 Ty Taylor

Here’s Paul Rosmann with the Wyffels Hybrids “Between the Rows” Report for 9-6-23.

Week 2 IHSA AP Football Poll

September 6, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) Week 2 IHSA football poll was released Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked 7th in Class 2A this week. Other local schools in this week’s rankings are Knoxville (#10 in [FULL STORY]

Olin U. Cowser – Memorial Service 9/9/23

September 6, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Olin U. Cowser, of Woodhull, IL, completed a wonderfully blessed 98 years on earth to enter his heavenly home on Tuesday, September 5, 2023, at Seminary Village, Galesburg. A memorial service will be held at [FULL STORY]

MERCO Falls To Newman, Orion Beats Sherrard In TRAC Battle

September 6, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (2-6) fell on the road to Newman Central Catholic (9-2) in three sets in volleyball Tuesday. The Golden Eagles took the first set, 25-19. The Comets rallied to win the final two sets [FULL STORY]

WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Wheatley Making Moves On Gridiron

September 5, 2023 Ty Taylor

Rockridge junior Landon Wheatley was a key contributor on last season’s Rockets state tournament basketball team. This fall he has become a top receiving target for the Rockridge football team. Wheatley spoke with WRMJ Tuesday. [FULL STORY]