WRMJ RADIO

Grandstand To See Improvements Before 2025 Mercer County Fair; Hope Remains For Floral Hall

January 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Mercer County Fair Board looking at some improvements to the fairgrounds in advance of the 2025 fair says Fair Board President Rita Williams. The 2025 Mercer County Fair is July 8-12.

Saturday Sports: Sherrard Knocks Off 2A No. 6 Dyett At Wharton Field House

January 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (17-2) picked up a signature win by defeating Dyett (14-5) 49-41 at Wharton Field House Saturday. Dyett made a three-pointer on its first possession to [FULL STORY]

Miss Henry County Fair Queen Wins State Pageant; Mercer County Fair Queen Claims Miss Congeniality

January 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

A Black Hawk College student is the new Miss Illinois County Fair Queen. Johnna Fulcher was crowned Sunday night in Springfield. She is the reigning Miss Henry County Fair Queen and is a graduate of [FULL STORY]

Donors Needed For This Week’s Mercer County American Red Cross Blood Drive

January 20, 2025 Ty Taylor

With blood donations typically at a year low in January, the American Red Cross wants to use this month to highlight the need for blood and Mercer County residents can help this week. January is [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Brickhouse Shootout with Scott Verstraete

January 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor open the show discussing this week’s Three Rivers Athletic Conference boys basketball results and look ahead to Rockridge-East Peoria and Sherrard-Dyett at the Brickhouse Shootout Saturday. [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Overpowers MerCo In Second Half

January 18, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Sherrard (16-2, 5-0 TRAC West) pulled away from Mercer County (7-13, 0-5 TRAC West) in the second half of a 62-43 win at Harry Hunt Gymnasium [FULL STORY]

Joann Wolf – Services 1/22/25

January 17, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Joann Wolf, 93 of Viola, died Friday, January 17, 2025, at Mercer Manor with her family at her side. Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m., Wednesday, January 22, at Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, [FULL STORY]

Emma Jean Kinnamon – Services 1/25/25

January 17, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Emma Jean Kinnamon, 88 of Aledo, died Wednesday, January 15, 2025, at Arcadia of Aledo. Funeral services will be 2 p.m., Saturday, January 25, with visitation one hour prior to services at Speer Funeral Home, [FULL STORY]

Jan. 28 Detention Hearing For Aledo Man Charged In Sex Assault Investigation

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

An Aledo man has waived his preliminary hearing in a criminal sexual assault case. 47-year-old Michael S. Downey will return to Mercer County Circuit Court on January 28 for a detention hearing. He remains in [FULL STORY]

Quad Cities Farm Show Kicks Off This Weekend At QCCA Expo Center

January 17, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Quad Cities Farm Show returns to the QCCA Expo Center in Rock Island, Illinois, this weekend, offering farmers and agricultural enthusiasts a chance to explore the latest advancements in farming equipment, products, and services. [FULL STORY]