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Saving A Life; Aledo Officer Recognized For Heroic Actions

March 19, 2024 Ty Taylor

An Aledo police officer, Christian Williams, recognized for his heroic actions earlier this year. Police Chief Trevor Fisk provided the details to the Aledo City Council Monday night and made a special presentation to the [FULL STORY]

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New Sign Being Installed At WRMJ Studios

March 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ’s new sign and logo are being installed on the corner of our historic building. This video was taken as the new sign is taken out of storage and brought out to the sidewalk in [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Sign Lights Way For New Era At WRMJ

March 18, 2024 Ty Taylor

A new location, a new owner, a new logo, and now a new sign for WRMJ. Andrew Willoughby of Radtron in Nashville is the designer of the new neon sign, being installed Monday at WRMJ [FULL STORY]

Local Sports

WRMJ Sportsline: Outgoing Mercer County Girls Basketball Coach Kate Engwall

March 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by former Mercer County High School girls basketball coach Kate Engwall, who announced her resignation from the position earlier in the week. They touch on her [FULL STORY]

Tigers Open Weekend Road Trip With Big Win Over QND

March 16, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (2-1) beat Quincy Notre Dame (0-1), 10-0, to begin a weekend road trip with a win Friday. Holland Anderson earned the win on the mound [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Hunger A Problem For Hundreds In Mercer County

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Riverbend Foodbank Mobile Pantry is coming to Community Bible Fellowship in Aledo on Saturday, March 16. Registration begins at at 9:15 a.m. with distribution beginning at 10 a.m. Please arrive no more than 30 [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Baseball, Softball Fall In 1-Run Losses

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard dropped one-run games to Western Big 6 opponents in both baseball and softball Thursday. In baseball, Sherrard (1-1) fell to Sterling (1-1-1) on the road, [FULL STORY]

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Anderson Wants Schools To Be More Transparent With Learning Materials & Curriculum

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Neil Anderson is calling for more transparency in the classroom through Senate Bill 2772, requiring schools to list learning materials and curriculum details on district websites. Anderson, whose district office is located [FULL STORY]

Local Ag News

Ag Weather Outlook Focus Of Local County Farm Bureau Event

March 15, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local county farm bureau members get an ag weather outlook. Meteorologist Paul Otto with Freese-Notis Weather was the guest speaker at Thursday night’s Market Outlook series hosted by the Henry, Mercer, and Rock Island County [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Sherrard High School Senior Bringing Attention To Hidden Disabilities & Sunflower Symbol

March 14, 2024 Ty Taylor

Sherrard High School senior Megan Bowlyou was at the Illinois State Capitol on Wednesday promoting the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower Program. She spoke about the experience with WRMJ on Thursday. Bowlyou also serves as Miss Blackhawk [FULL STORY]