Jim Taylor

Orion Wins Regional Title

Orion won an IHSA Class 2A Regional Championship on their home floor by beating Fulton 41-39 Friday night. The Chargers’ Josh Johnson got fouled and made a lay-up with under 30 seconds left in the game to put Orion ahead.…

April 1 Trial Date Set In Sherrard Man’s Firearms Case

A Sherrard man’s federal trial has been moved to April 1st in a firearms case. 29 year old Donovan Smith was arrested last June in the Viola area and was shot by a Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputy during the incident.…

WRMJ Audio: A Lesson In Dual Enrollment From WIU

Western Illinois University is promoting its growing dual enrollment program. WIU is already collaborating with Cambridge, West Central, Illini West, Macomb, West Prairie, Bushnell Prairie City, VIT, Rushville-Industry and Southeastern High Schools. WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor visited with Kristi…

Rockridge Preseason No. 1 In Softball

Defending state champion Rockridge is preseason number 1 in the Illinois Coaches Association 2A softball poll.  The Rockets claimed the 2A state title last June.  The IHSA softball and baseball seasons start next Monday with the first official day of…

Fertilizer Plant Coming To Aledo Industrial Park

The Aledo Industrial Park has a new tenant. Mayor Chris Hagloch details a redevelopment agreement discussed by the Aledo City Council Tuesday night. Lots 9 and 10 total six acres in the Aledo Industrial Park.

Replacing Missed School Days With E-Learning; Swanson Says Internet Connectivity Must First Improve In Rural Areas

Could e-learning be used to combat missed school days due to harsh winter weather?  Local State Rep. Dan Swanson says it’s a concept worth considering, but rural areas need more reliable internet service before that idea can ever get off…