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IHSA AP Boys Basketball Poll: Rockridge #1 In First 2A Poll

December 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its first poll of the IHSA 2023-24 boys basketball season Wednesday. The Rockridge Rockets (7-1, 3-0 TRAC West) are ranked #1 in Class 2A. WRMJ will post the polls when [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Pep Band Season In Full Swing At Mercer County

December 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School seniors Gabriella McPeek and Maddie Hofmann for the High School Spotlight this week, which focuses on Mercer County’s pep band.

Electric Heater Likely Culprit Of Aledo Fire

December 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

An Aledo home suffers extensive damage following a Tuesday night fire. The blaze broke out in a garage and spread to the house in the northwest part of town near Vashti Village. It was likely [FULL STORY]

Rockets Fall To Moline In Wharton

December 13, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Moline (7-1, 2-1 Western Big 6) led wire-to-wire in a 60-53 win over Rockridge (7-1, 3-0 TRAC West) at Wharton Field House Tuesday. The Maroons opened [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Rockridge Competitive Dance Team

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with two members of the Rockridge High School dance team for the High School Spotlight this week. Seniors Emma Ill and Tessa DeClerck talked with WRMJ.

Ambulance Service Discussed Wednesday On Focus

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Elite Ambulance will begin providing service to the communities of Aledo, Seaton, Joy, and Keithsburg next year. Dennis Litwiler and Mike Sponslor have been working tirelessly to bring the new ambulance service to the community. [FULL STORY]

Tigers Take Control Of TRAC West With Win Over Riverdale

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (7-3, 5-0 TRAC West) beat Riverdale (6-2, 4-1 TRAC West) Monday to take sole possession of first place in the conference, 40-27. The score was [FULL STORY]

Year 47 For Messiah Lutheran Church Community Christmas Dinner

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

They’re still going. This will mark the 47th year for the Messiah Lutheran Church’s Community Christmas Dinner. It’s carryout or delivery says church member Kyle Koresko. The first year was 1977, and Koresko estimates over [FULL STORY]

Defendant In Weist Murder Will Stand Trial In Late February

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

A trial is set for the man accused of killing a Knox County Deputy last year. Daylon Richardson will be tried on two counts of first-degree murder beginning on February 26th in Henry County Circuit [FULL STORY]

Former Viola Mayor’s Case Continued To March

December 12, 2023 Ty Taylor

The case against former Viola Mayor Michael Lester has been continued to next year. The defense asked for the delay Monday in Mercer County Circuit Court. Lester was charged in August with one felony count [FULL STORY]