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Mercer County School District Referendum Turned Down, Other Referendum Results

April 2, 2025 Ty Taylor

Voters in the Mercer County School District turn down a referendum for improvements to Mercer County High School. The margin was 1,247 no and 1,098 yes. Here is reaction from Unit 404 Superintendent Tim Farquer. [FULL STORY]

Pool 18 To Host IHSA Bass Fishing Regional This Spring

April 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

For a second consecutive year, Mississippi River Pool 18 will serve as a site for the IHSA bass fishing state tournament series. Pool 18 runs from Lock and Dam 17 in New Boston to Lock [FULL STORY]

Young And Farm Strong: Viola Couple Honored For Generations Of Grit

April 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

Paul and Gina Young of Viola have been named the March Farm Strong winners by CBI Bank & Trust and Farm Country 102.3 WRMJ. The surprise presentation took place at Young Farms, where WRMJ’s Terry [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Dieterich Aiming For Another Memorable Rockridge Softball Season

April 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior softball player Taylor Dieterich for the High School Sports Spotlight Tuesday. Dieterich is batting .500 with two home runs and four RBI on the season. In the pitcher’s circle, she’s 3-1 [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Outslugs West Central

April 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County (5-3) defeated West Central (2-3) 14-12 in a high-scoring baseball game Monday. The Golden Eagles scored the first 11 runs of the game and [FULL STORY]

Weather Aware Tuesday Night Into Wednesday Morning

April 1, 2025 Ty Taylor

There is a threat for severe weather in the WRMJ listening area late Tuesday night into early Wednesday morning. Justin Schultz is a meteorologist with the National Weather Service in the Quad Cities. He spoke [FULL STORY]