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SEA Hosting School Board Candidate Forum

March 11, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard Education Association hosting a Sherrard School Board Candidate Forum later this month. The event is Sunday, March 23, from 2 to 3:30 p.m. at the Sherrard Fire Station. Eight candidates are running for [FULL STORY]

Eldon E. Nichols – Graveside Services 3/14/25

March 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Eldon E. Nichols, 89 of Milan, Illinois, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2025, at St Anthony’s Continuing Care in Rock Island. Graveside services will be 1 p.m., Friday, March 14, at Viola Cemetery where military [FULL STORY]

Helen Randolph – Services 3/12/25

March 10, 2025 Cynthia Stoner

Helen Randolph, 94 of Reynolds, Illinois, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, on Saturday, March 8, 2025, at Mercer Manor in Aledo, Illinois. Funeral services are 10 a.m., Wednesday, March [FULL STORY]

Red Flag Warning To Start Week, Severe Weather Possible Friday

March 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

A red flag warning for the WRMJ listening area Monday with mild temperatures in play for much of the week. Also, a threat of severe weather Friday. Tom Phillip is a meteorologist with the National [FULL STORY]

Bushels For Hunger Nets Another $21,000 For Local Food Bank

March 10, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local farmers continue to respond to food insecurity issues. The Bushels for Hunger program is coordinated through Mercer, Henry, and Rock Island County Farm Bureaus. The effort donated another $21,000 to the River Bend Food [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline: Reflecting On Memorable 2024-25 Sherrard Boys Basketball Season

March 8, 2025 Ty Taylor

On Sportsline this week, Jim Taylor and Ty Taylor recap Sherrard’s season-ending 62-49 loss to Manual in the sectional championship game and reflect on a memorable season for the Tigers. We’ve added a “WRMJ Sports” [FULL STORY]

Manual Pulls Away From Sherrard Late, Wins Sectional Title

March 8, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Manual (21-12) defeated Sherrard (30-4) to win the IHSA 2A Sherrard Sectional Friday. The Rams held a 9-8 advantage after the first quarter. Sherrard led by [FULL STORY]

Apollo Elementary Students Experience The Magic Of Symphony Day

March 7, 2025 Ty Taylor

Students at Apollo Elementary in Aledo had the opportunity to experience live orchestral music firsthand during Symphony Day, a special event hosted by the Quad City Symphony Orchestra. The event, held last Thursday, brought together [FULL STORY]

Western Illinois Today

Mercer County Gas Prices Above State & National Averages

March 7, 2025 Ty Taylor

Mercer County gas prices averaging $3.35 per gallon. That compares to the statewide average of $3.27 and national average of $3.10, according to data from AAA. The Illinois Quad Cities average is $3.26 per gallon [FULL STORY]

TRAC Announces 2024-25 All-Conference Girls Basketball Teams

March 6, 2025 Ty Taylor

The Three Rivers Athletic Conference (TRAC) announced its all-conference teams for the 2024-25 girls basketball season Thursday. The TRAC West’s six first-team players were all unanimous selections. Mercer County’s Molly Hofmann, Monmouth-Roseville’s Tatianna Talivaa and [FULL STORY]