Jim Taylor

Sherrard & Mercer County School Districts Share $100,000 in Grant Funding From Looser-Flake Foundation

The Sherrard and Mercer County School Districts sharing $100,000 in technology grant funding from the Looser-Flake Charitable Foundation. $45,000 will go to Sherrard and $55,000 to Mercer County. Sherrard will use the funding to invest in robotic and coding equipment…

Former Keithsburg Man Nearing Three Decades Through Court System

A former Keithsburg man has been a regular in Mercer County Circuit Court for nearly 30 years now. 47 year old Darin Brock made another court appearance Monday afternoon. He is seeking a conditional release under Illinois’ Sexually Violent Persons…

High School Sports Spotlight: A ‘Toe-Tapper’ Among Rusk’s Friday Night Contributions For Rockets

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor visited with Rockridge sophomore wide receiver Cole Rusk this morning. He made his first varsity start on Friday night and snagged four catches for 49 yards, including two touchdown receptions.

Area Farmer Plays Key Role In Farm Progress Show

A Western Illinois farmer playing a key role in the nation’s largest farm trade show. Matt Jungmann farms near the Mercer/Warren County line and serves as Events Director for the Farm Progress Show. The Farm Progress Show is taking place…

New Mural Project Completed In Aledo

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor caught up with artist Scott Lindley of Mount Pulaski, Illinois on Saturday. He was in Aledo helping Michael Clark complete a mural project during Aledo Antique Days.

Long Live The RMA Rough Riders

The Roosevelt Military Academy legacy celebrated in Aledo over the weekend.  Among those in town—1965 Rough Rider Bob Kramer. Also back was Jack Gwynne—a Class of 1966 RMA cadet who traveled from Dallas. Around 80 RMA cadets returned for the…