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WRMJ Sportsline: Live From State Farm Center

March 9, 2024 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor broadcast live from the IHSA boys basketball state finals in Champaign at State Farm Center. Ty and Jim were joined by IHSA associate executive director Kurt Gibson and [FULL STORY]

M. Jean Ruggles – Private Family Services

March 8, 2024 Cynthia Stoner

M. Jean Ruggles, 95 of Aledo, died peacefully on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Aledo Rehab and Healthcare. Private family services will be held with burial in Aledo Cemetery. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting [FULL STORY]

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Bull Highlights 5 TRAC Players Earning AP All-State Boys Basketball Honors

March 8, 2024 Ty Taylor

Rockridge junior Landon Bull was one of five players from the Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) to earn boys basketball all-state honors from the Associated Press (AP). Bull was named honorable mention all-state in Class [FULL STORY]

Effects Of Pandemic Linger At Area Churches

March 8, 2024 Ty Taylor

The effects of the pandemic are still being felt in churches across Mercer County. Community Bible Fellowship of Aledo Pastor Matt Ewing says attendance has been down in the past 4 years and youth group [FULL STORY]

Coulter Pushes For Support Of Ambulance Referendum

March 8, 2024 Ty Taylor

Less than two weeks to go before the Illinois Primary on March 19 and a referendum to pay for ambulance service is on the ballot in the Aledo and Joy Fire Protection Districts. Joy Fire [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2023-24 Boys Basketball All-Conference Teams

March 7, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) released its all-conference teams for the 2023-24 boys basketball season Thursday. Rockridge had four players earn all-conference honors. The Rockets led the conference with three first team selections. Junior [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

High School Spotlight: Mercer County FFA President Caleb Wagner

March 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School senior FFA president Caleb Wagner for the High School Spotlight Wednesday. The chapter is gearing up for districts Wednesday and its annual banquet Thursday.

Plambeck Sentenced In June; Guilty Of 11 Animal Cruelty Counts

March 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

A Sherrard woman found guilty of 11 felony animal cruelty counts. The verdict was rendered Wednesday afternoon by Judge Matthew Durbin in the case of 60-year-old Karen Plambeck. She will be sentenced June 10. Four [FULL STORY]

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LTC Releases 2023-24 Girls Basketball All-Conference Teams

March 6, 2024 Ty Taylor

The Lincoln Trail Conference (LTC) released its all-conference teams for the 2023-24 girls basketball season Wednesday. Mercer County had three players earn all-conference honors. Junior Molly Hofmann was a first team all-conference honoree. Seniors Sydney [FULL STORY]

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High School Sports Spotlight: ‘Basketball Mind’ Klemme Eyeing Coaching After Extraordinary Rockridge Career

March 5, 2024 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior basketball player Carson Klemme for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Klemme helped lead Rockridge to two trips to the IHSA State Finals during his career and qualified for the [FULL STORY]