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Keithsburg Riverfront To Get Band Stage

October 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

A new riverfront attraction coming to Keithsburg and the Looser Flake Foundation is helping with the effort. The project includes a band stage says Keithsburg City Clerk Kayla Hillman. The Looser Flake Foundation grant to [FULL STORY]

New Brand, New Website, & New Tools From MCBT

October 20, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Better Together has launched a new website and there are some great online resources and tools says MCBT’s Kyle McEwen. You can find the website at mcbettertogether.org.

High School Sports Spotlight: Zimmerman Looking To Make Final Weeks Of Sherrard Volleyball Memorable

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School senior volleyball player Eva Zimmerman for the High School Sports Spotlight Thursday. The Tigers (27-6-1) have won 11 games in a row heading into Senior Night Thursday against Geneseo.

Week 8 IHSA Football AP Poll

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) Week 8 IHSA football poll was released Wednesday afternoon. The Rockridge Rockets are ranked #6 in Class 2A this week. Other local schools in this week’s rankings are Stark County (#5 [FULL STORY]

A ‘Brand’ New Change For Mercer County Better Together

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

You’ll notice a new logo as part of new branding unveiled for Mercer County Better Together. Mercer County Better Together Director Kyle McEwen stopped by the WRMJ studios Thursday to talk about the changes. McEwen [FULL STORY]

Bids Due Friday In Mercer County Delinquent Tax Sale

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

Eleven items are available in the latest Mercer County delinquent tax sale. The properties were delinquent for 2019 and prior real estate taxes. All sealed bids must be in the Mercer County Treasurer’s Office, 100 [FULL STORY]

Update: Mercer County Senior Center Not Closing On Oct. 31

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

Some state funding on the way for the Mercer County Senior Center to keep the doors open. An update from director Kim Schaefer. Schaefer says she’s unsure when the next state payment will be received [FULL STORY]

Rockets Fall Short In Third Set Against Newman

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge (14-15, 4-8 TRAC West) took Newman (27-5-1, 10-0 TRAC East) to three sets, but lost the match, 25-23, 19-25, 25-18, at home Wednesday. Ellis Hughes [FULL STORY]

Marching Eagles To Get New Uniforms; Looser-Flake Foundation Helping Out

October 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County High School marching band getting new uniforms and the Looser-Flake Foundation is helping with the effort. Band Director Rusty Ruggles appreciates the grant. And that would involve around 120 new uniforms.

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO’s Marston Setting Records In Senior Season

October 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior volleyball player Brylee Marston for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Marston broke her own program record for assists in single match with 38 against ROWVA-Williamsfield last week. [FULL STORY]