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Mercer County & Rockridge To Play For Traveling Trophy In Annual Football ‘County Line Clash’

March 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

Mercer County and Rockridge will play for a traveling trophy in high school football every year, starting in the 2024 season. With Mercer County’s move to the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) next school year, [FULL STORY]

Three-Year Labor Contact Approved In Sherrard School District

March 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

A new labor agreement has been approved in the Sherrard School District. The Unit 200 Board of Education took final action on the three-year deal Wednesday night says Superintendent Carl Johnson. The agreement covers not [FULL STORY]

Tigers Hand Sterling First Loss In Softball

March 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (3-2) handed Sterling (5-1) its first loss in softball Wednesday, 9-1. The Tigers led, 2-1, entering the bottom of the sixth inning before blowing the [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

New Gym Floor For Mercer County High School

March 21, 2024 Ty Taylor

A new gym floor is on the way for Mercer County High School. The replacement is needed due to damage from last winter says athletic director Dustin Murray. The project is estimated at around $193,000 [FULL STORY]

University of Illinois Extension Launches Housing Study To Address Critical Issues In Henry, Mercer, And Stark Counties

March 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

The housing landscape in rural areas is continuously evolving, presenting unique challenges for communities in Henry, Mercer, and Stark Counties. Recognizing the importance of understanding and addressing these challenges, University of Illinois Extension is conducting [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

High School Sports Spotlight: MERCO Hurdler Davis Qualifies For Illinois Top Times Indoor Championship

March 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior track and field athlete Paige Davis for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. Davis qualified for the Illinois Top Times Indoor Championship in the 60-meter hurdles. The event takes [FULL STORY]

Aledo & Joy Fire Protection District Voters Approve Ambulance Referendum

March 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Retired Aledo Fire Chief Dennis Litwiler pleased with the overwhelming support of an ambulance referendum in the Aledo and Joy fire protection districts. Voters in the Aledo Fire Protection District passed the referendum by a [FULL STORY]

Tigers Hold On To Beat Rock Island

March 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (5-1) beat Rock Island (1-3) in baseball at home Tuesday, 6-5. Rock Island scored a run in the top of the first inning. The Tigers [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Awaiting IHDA Tax Credit Approval; $16.4 Million Project Still Planned For Former Aledo Jr. High Property

March 20, 2024 Ty Taylor

A developer remains committed to the Northside Lofts project. They are submitting an application this month to the Illinois Housing Development Authority for tax credits to help assist with the project. The City of Aledo [FULL STORY]

Bid For Bargains Wraps Up Today!

March 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s March Bid For Bargains is wrapping up today! If you haven’t picked up your “winnings,” please do so today! We accept cash, checks, and credit cards. Thanks to everyone who made our 2024 Bid [FULL STORY]