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MerCo Cruises Past Rockridge

January 31, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (13-14, 3-4 TRAC West) avenged a loss from earlier in the season to Rockridge (10-16, 2-6 TRAC West) with a 49-36 win at home [FULL STORY]

Trial Date Set In New Boston Man’s Drug Induced Homicide Case

January 31, 2025 Ty Taylor

A June 23 jury trial has been scheduled for a New Boston man facing drug-induced homicide and methamphetamine delivery charges. The new date was set this week for 42-year-old Dale Robert Woodsmall. He was arrested [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Teacher Resigns, Awaits Trial In Inappropriate Text Messaging Case

January 31, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Mercer County High School ag teacher arrested in an inappropriate text messaging investigation, has resigned. Brandon Livingston’s resignation was accepted by the Mercer County Board of Education Wednesday. The 27-year-old Livingston will return to [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Unemployment Rate Above Statewide Average

January 31, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County unemployment rate is 4.5 percent. The number is for December and compares to a 4.3 percent figure recorded the same period a year ago, according to data from the Illinois Department of [FULL STORY]

Local Sports Roundup

January 30, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Scores from Wednesday’s local sports action are below. BOYS BASKETBALL Newman 65 Erie-Prophetstown 39 Bushnell-Prairie City 66 Knoxville 40 GIRLS BASKETBALL Abingdon-Avon 65 Knoxville [FULL STORY]

IHSA Boys Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 29, 2025

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest IHSA boys basketball rankings for the 2024-25 season Wednesday. Sherrard (19-2, 6-0 TRAC West) jumped two spots to No. 6 in 2A this week. Rockridge (15-7, 4-2 TRAC [FULL STORY]

IHSA Girls Basketball AP Poll – Jan. 29, 2025

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Associated Press (AP) released its latest IHSA girls basketball rankings for the 2024-25 season Wednesday. Sherrard (17-3, 7-0 TRAC West) received votes in the 2A poll. Other local schools ranked this week include Abingdon-Avon [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: DeMuth Guiding Short-Handed Mercer County

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School junior basketball player Holden DeMuth for the High School Sports Spotlight Wednesday. DeMuth scored seven points in Mercer County’s 50-41 win over Farmington Monday, which snapped a nine-game losing streak [FULL STORY]

Empowering Women In Agriculture: Farm Bureau Hosts Annual Conference

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Farm Bureau is gearing up for an exciting start to the year with major events, conferences, and new initiatives for local farmers and agricultural professionals. Jenna Preston, Farm Bureau Manager, joined Focus [FULL STORY]

Night In A Car: Mercer County Rallies To Fight Hidden Homelessness

January 29, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County Better Together is calling on the community to take part in Night in a Car on Friday, February 7th, an event designed to raise awareness and funds for those facing homelessness in the [FULL STORY]