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Average Mercer County Gas Price Above State & National Average

December 19, 2023 Ty Taylor

The average gas price in Mercer County approaching the Christmas holiday weekend is $3.47 per gallon. That compares to the statewide average of $3.15 and the national average of $3.08. The Illinois Quad Cities average [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Wins, Rockridge Falls At Great Western Shootout Saturday

December 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. The top-ranked 2A boys basketball team in the state suffered a loss at the Great Western Shootout in Abingdon Saturday, as Illini Bluffs (10-2) defeated Rockridge [FULL STORY]

50s For Christmas

December 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

A brief shot of cold air to start the week, but mild temperatures will be the feature of the Christmas holiday weekend in the WRMJ listening area. Andy Ervin is a meteorologist with the National [FULL STORY]

Seaton Man Faces Multiple Charges Following Weekend Crash

December 18, 2023 Ty Taylor

A hit and run crash along Illinois Route 94 in Mercer County leads to multiple charges against a Seaton man. According to a media release from the Mercer County Sheriff’s Department, the incident occurred on [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Holiday Edition With Bill Breeden And Glen Cook

December 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

Glen Cook and Bill Breeden were in-studio guests for the WRMJ Sportsline on Saturday morning.

Rockets Shut Down Eagles

December 16, 2023 Ty Taylor

Top ranked Rockridge shut down the Mercer County offense as they rolled to a 46-31 victory in Edgington Friday night. Mercer County was coming off a nice home court win over Macomb on Tuesday while [FULL STORY]

Rosemary W. (Wood) Reid – Services 12/19/23

December 15, 2023 Cynthia Stoner

Rosemary W. (Wood) Reid, 93 of Reynolds, died Thursday, December 14, at the University of Iowa Hospitals and Clinics, Iowa City. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m., Monday, December 18, at Speer Funeral [FULL STORY]

MCBT Launches Powerful Data Tool To Attract Investors And Support Local Economy

December 15, 2023 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Better Together now offering free access to a user-friendly data tool that aims to attract new investment to the area, support local businesses, create jobs, and stimulate the local economy. Zoom Prospector is [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Harkey Helping Guide Sherrard Girls Basketball Atop TRAC West Standings

December 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Sherrard High School junior basketball player Josey Harkey for the High School Sports Spotlight this week. The Tigers (7-4, 5-0 TRAC West) defeated Riverdale (6-2, 4-1 TRAC West) earlier this week, 40-27, to sit [FULL STORY]

First 2023-24 AP IHSA Girls Basketball Poll

December 14, 2023 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its first poll of the IHSA 2023-24 girls basketball season this week. Local teams in this week’s rankings include Annawan (#4 in 1A) and Alleman (#6 in 2A). WRMJ will [FULL STORY]