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Mercer County High School Expansion Being Discussed

November 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

It’s in discussion mode right now, but the Mercer County School Board evaluating an expansion at Mercer County High School – anywhere between 13 and 29 classrooms, with estimated costs between $15 and $20 million. [FULL STORY]

Sullivan Plea Continued To December; Now On Unpaid Leave From City

November 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

A plea has been continued to next month in the official misconduct and misdemeanor battery case against Aledo Police Chief Chris Sullivan. A Dec. 21 date was set Wednesday in Mercer County Circuit Court. Parties [FULL STORY]

Mercer County, Rockridge Win In Woodhull

November 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (2-0) won on the second consecutive night at the ROWVA-Williamsfield / Ridgewood Tip-Off Tournament in Woodhull, beating Orion (0-1), 58-14. Sydney Lamkin scored 21 [FULL STORY]

Tracking First Weekend Firearm Deer Hunting Numbers In Mercer County

November 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

The first weekend of the firearm deer hunting season in Illinois runs Friday through Sunday. Some firearm safety reminders from Jayette Bolinski with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources. Mercer County hunters took in 509 [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Jail Continues To Generate Revenue From Housing Out-of-County Prisoners

November 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

U.S. Marshal Service prisoner revenue is down for the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, but there’s still a steady stream of business housing out-of-county inmates at the Mercer County Jail. An update from Sheriff Dusty Terrill. [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: First Team Football All-Stater Bull Looking For More On Basketball Court For Rockridge

November 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School junior Landon Bull for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Bull was named an Illinois High School Football Coaches Association (IHSFCA) 2A first team all-state player Tuesday as an offensive [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2023 All-Conference Football Teams

November 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference football teams for the 2023 season Tuesday. Rockridge led the TRAC West with 11 first team all-conference selections. Rocket seniors Alex Zarlatanes (RB/LB), Vaugh Frere (OL/DL), [FULL STORY]

Month: November 2023

Mercer County High School Expansion Being Discussed

Sullivan Plea Continued To December; Now On Unpaid Leave From City

Mercer County, Rockridge Win In Woodhull

Tracking First Weekend Firearm Deer Hunting Numbers In Mercer County

Mercer County Jail Continues To Generate Revenue From Housing Out-of-County Prisoners

High School Sports Spotlight: First Team Football All-Stater Bull Looking For More On Basketball Court For Rockridge

TRAC Announces 2023 All-Conference Football Teams

Danny Wakeland – Memorial Service 11/25/23

Updated Mercer County Polling Places

Mercer County Gas Prices Above National & Statewide Averages