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High School Sports Spotlight: Morrison Leads MerCo To Wethersfield Invite Win

September 2, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Mercer County High School volleyball player Tessa Morrison for the High School Sports Spotlight on Wednesday. Morrison was named to the all-tournament team during the Golden Eagles’ (6-1, 1-0 TRAC West) championship run at [FULL STORY]

Mercer County Wins Volleyball Conference Opener

September 2, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Mercer County defeated Monmouth-Roseville in straight sets to pick up a win in its conference opener at home on Tuesday. The Golden Eagles (6-1, 1-0 TRAC [FULL STORY]

104-Year-Old Mercer County Farmer Retires, Holds Farm Machinery Auction

September 2, 2026 Ty Taylor

After a career devoted to farming, 104-year-old Donnie Peterson is ready to retire. A farm machinery auction was held at his Mercer County farm last week. Among the items auctioned off was the final tractor [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Schwigen Shines In ‘Flu Game,’ Becomes First Rocket To Score 100 Career TDs

September 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

WRMJ spoke with Rockridge High School senior quarterback/linebacker Cullen Schwigen for the High School Sports Spotlight on Tuesday. Schwigen scored six touchdowns in Rockridge’s 56-8 win over Monmouth-Roseville last week while playing under the weather, which brought [FULL STORY]

Gary A. Swartout – No Services

September 1, 2026 Cynthia Stoner

Gary A. Swartout, 76 of Aledo, died Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Arcadia of Aledo. Per Gary’s wishes, cremation rites have been accorded. Speer Funeral Home, Aledo, is assisting the family. Gary was born on [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Boys Golf Beats Kewanee & Newman

September 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

Local sports results are presented by MercyOne Genesis Physical Therapy. Rockridge defeated Kewanee and Newman in a tight TRAC boys golf triangular meet on Monday. The Rockets’ team score of 160 was four shots better than [FULL STORY]

Monmouth-Roseville Football Program Donates $1,500 To Injured Rockridge Student-Athlete

September 1, 2026 Ty Taylor

The Monmouth-Roseville High School football program made a $1,500 donation to injured Rockridge High School student-athlete Drew Hawk on Monday. During Friday’s varsity football game between the two schools in Monmouth, Monmouth-Roseville set up donation [FULL STORY]