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Sherrard, Riverdale Win Boys Golf Regionals

September 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. The Sherrard Tigers won the IHSA Class 1A boys golf regional championship at Valley View Golf Club in Cambridge Wednesday. The Tigers team score, 338, [FULL STORY]

Week 5 IHSA Football AP Poll

September 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) Week 5 IHSA football poll was released Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked 9th in Class 2A this week. Other local schools in this week’s rankings are Knoxville (#5 in [FULL STORY]

Chargers, Rockets Get TRAC Wins; Mercer County Beats Farmington

September 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

Orion remained unbeaten in Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) West Division play in volleyball with a straight set win over Sherrard Tuesday, 25-18, 25-18. The Chargers (17-1, 8-0 TRAC West) were led by Rachel Bowers [FULL STORY]

Appeal Filed In Mercer County Motorsports Rezoning

September 27, 2023 Ty Taylor

Another development concerning the ongoing debate involving a motorsports park in Mercer County. An appeal has been filed challenging the rezoning of the property says Mercer County State’s Attorney Grace Simpson. The matter involves Mercer [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Girls, Riverdale Boys Take TRAC Cross Country Titles

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Sherrard took first place at the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) girls cross country meet Tuesday in Kewanee with a team score of 29. The Tigers finished well ahead of second place Erie-Prophetstown’s score of [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Multi-Sport Athlete Strachan Does It All For Rockets

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior volleyball player Chloe Strachan for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Strachan also plays basketball and softball for the Rockets and helps WRMJ as part of Rockridge’s stat crew for [FULL STORY]

$110,000 Grant Funds Creative Arts Projects Across Mercer County; Money From Looser-Flake Foundation

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Looser-Flake Foundation has distributed more than $110,000 in new grants across Mercer County, IL. With a focus on creative arts, these grants are making an immediate impact on communities in the region. In Aledo, [FULL STORY]

Hofmann Breaks MERCO Single Match Kill Record In Win Over Knoxville

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County (9-10, 4-2 LTC) defeated Knoxville (12-6-2, 4-2 LTC) in straight sets Monday, 25-9, 25-10. Molly Hofmann hit 18 kills in the win, which broke the single match kill record for the Golden Eagles. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Elementary Expansion On Schedule

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Elementary School expansion still on target for a January occupation. An update from Sherrard School District Superintendent Carl Johnson. Ground was broken on the 14,750 square foot expansion last March.

Local Ambulance Coverage Continues To Receive Attention

September 26, 2023 Ty Taylor

More ambulance talk in Mercer County this week. The Mercer County Ambulance Committee will meet Thursday. They have received zero bids for a new ambulance contract that begins on Jan. 1. Coverage involves the fire [FULL STORY]