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Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

May 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate at 5.5 percent. The number is for April and compares to a 4.1 percent figure one year ago, according to date from the Illinois Department of Employment Security. Unemployment is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Thank You John Hoscheidt & Rockridge Softball Marches On

May 25, 2024 Ty Taylor

On the final edition of Sportsline for the 2023-24 school year, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor were joined by John Hoscheidt to start the show, who’s time at WRMJ will come to an end August 1. John [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: Rockridge Softball Wins 8th Straight Sectional Championship

May 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge (30-3-1) won its eighth consecutive sectional championship with an 11-2 win over Riverdale (20-15) at the Louisville Slugger Sports Complex in Peoria Friday. The Rockets opened the scoring in the top of the second [FULL STORY]

Two MERCO Relays, Rockridge’s Frere & Zarlatanes Advance To Boys Track Finals Saturday

May 24, 2024 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County and Rockridge will both have representation in two events in the finals of the IHSA Class 1A Boys State Track and Field Finals in Charleston [FULL STORY]

Senior Spotlight – Ella Mayerhofer, Rockridge

May 24, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Today’s Senior Spotlight is on Ella Mayerhofer, Rockridge High School. It’s brought to you by Blackhawk Bank & Trust. Click here to listen.

Senior Spotlight – Ella Mayerhofer, Rockridge

May 24, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

Today’s Senior Spotlight is on Ella Mayerhofer, Rockridge High School. It’s brought to you by Blackhawk Bank & Trust.

Richard K. Graham – Services 5/30/24

May 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Richard K. Graham, 92 of Viola, passed away at his home Monday, May 20, 2024. Funeral service will be at 10:30 a.m., Thursday, May 30, at Dennison Funeral Home, Viola. Visitation will be from 4 [FULL STORY]

CBI Bank & Trust And WRMJ Reward Area Farmers

May 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

Congratulations to Matt McCleary of rural Aledo. He is the first winner of the Farm Strong award from CBI Bank & Trust along with Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ. We surprised him on the farm. [FULL STORY]

Rockridge vs Riverdale Sectional Championship Preview

May 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

A pair of Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) West Division opponents will meet in the championship of the IHSA 2A Peoria Notre Dame Sectional, as Rockridge will take on Riverdale at the Louisville Slugger Sports [FULL STORY]

Helping The People Who Help You

May 23, 2024 Ty Taylor

The motto at the Mercer Foundation for Health is, “Helping the people who help you.” Foundation Director Al Zwilling says that is the goal of a charity golf outing in June held by the Mercer [FULL STORY]