This week’s Illinois Radio Network IRN Prep Report is hosted by WRMJ’s Ty Taylor, and the program features a closer look at the Wharton Field House in Moline, which has an illustrious history of over 90 years.
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WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Throne Reflective & Humble As He Approaches School’s All-Time Win Mark
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge senior wrestler Nolan Throne on Tuesday night. He just picked up his 150th career win at last weekend’s 145-pound championship match at the Princeton Invitational Tournament. Throne is also approaching Steve…
Mercer County Sheriff’s Dept. Accepting Bids For Inmate Meal Contract
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department accepting bids for meal service at the Mercer County Jail. Details from Sheriff Dusty Terrill. The current meal service provider is Doug Sturgill of Aledo.
Public Defender Appointed In Mercer County Class X Felony Child Abuse Case
A public defender has been appointed for a rural Aledo man facing a Class X felony of aggravated battery to a child. That action taken Tuesday in Mercer County Circuit Court regarding 31 year old Robert Gates. A preliminary hearing…
WRMJ Interview: Sherrard’s Garrett Reaches 250 Win Milestone
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Sherrard High School head wrestling coach Jeff Garrett on Tuesday morning. He picked up his 250th coaching victory at Abe’s Rumble in Springfield in late December. Garrett is in his 14th season…
WRMJ Interview: El Camino Project Speaks To Mercer County High School Senior Irwin
WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Mercer County High School senior Seth Irwin Tuesday morning. He’s among a group of trade students working on a rebuild of a 1978 GMC Caballero.
WRMJ Now Available In App Store & Streaming 24/7
WRMJ now in the app store. The station is streaming all programming 24-hours a day, seven days a week. Owner and GM John Hoscheidt says it was time for WRMJ to take another step for the station’s loyal following. …
Farmland & Timberland Market Remain Strong
How did farmland fare in 2019? It’s still a great investment says Chase Burns, a local real estate broker and land specialist with LandGuys, LLC based in Springfield. And what about the market for recreational hunting ground or timberland.…
Out Of State Man Pleads Not Guilty To Charges In Viola Disturbance
A Tennessee man remains in the Mercer County Jail on $40,000 bond charged with Class 3 felonies of aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and theft over $500. 50 year old Gary Lothridge was arrested in late December following a…
WRMJ High School Sports Spotlight: Rockridge’s Rusk Rounds Into Triple Threat Form For Rockets; Ball Handling, Rebounding & Scoring
WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor caught up with Rockridge junior basketball player Cole Rusk last Friday night after the Rockets knocked off Riverdale.