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Rockridge FFA Fall Market Open Saturday

October 4, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge FFA hosting a fall market this weekend. Money raised Saturday will be used to help fund a trip to the National FFA Convention in Indianapolis later this month says junior Tessa DeClerck. DeClerck [FULL STORY]

Paying Tribute To Mercer County’s Rainbow Barn

September 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

It served as an important landmark and guidepost in rural Mercer County for over 40 years. They called it the rainbow barn, but it’s no more. There is a new sign marking the location says [FULL STORY]

Sherrard FFA Horse Judging Team Headed To Nationals

September 22, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Sherrard FFA horse judging team wins the Illinois State FFA Horse Evaluation CDE (Career Development Event). The competition was held Sept. 17 at Black Hawk East, Kewanee – against 57 other Illinois schools. By [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Sherrard FFA President Zippe Ready For Field Day Event

September 8, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ talked with Sherrard High School senior and FFA President Ryley Zippe for the High School Spotlight. Sherrard FFA is hosting an FFA Field Day on Wednesday, September 14, at 5:00 p.m. at the high [FULL STORY]

High School Spotlight: Lloyd Twins Sharing Mercer County FFA Reporter Role; Promoting Fundraiser

September 7, 2022 Ty Taylor

WRMJ visited with Mercer County High School seniors Gracie and Essie Lloyd. The twins are serving as co-reporters for the Mercer County FFA Chapter this school year and are currently promoting a fundraiser this fall.

Sept. 3 Tractor Ride To Honor Memory Of Mercer County Fair Volunteer

August 31, 2022 Ty Taylor

A memorial tractor ride honoring the memory of a longtime supporter of the Mercer County Fair is set for this weekend. Harold “Spike” Heck died last September. Fair board member Barney Lloyd says Heck had [FULL STORY]

Mercer County FFA Alumni Group Being Formed

August 30, 2022 Ty Taylor

Calling all alumni of Aledo, Westmer and Mercer County FFA programs. A group called Mercer County FFA Alumni and Supporters is being organized. 1996 Westmer grad Mat Willits is involved with the effort. Willits says [FULL STORY]

Local Flavor For Farm Progress Show; Jungmann Plays Key Role In Leading Event

August 29, 2022 Ty Taylor

A local supporter of the Mercer County Fair plays a big role in the planning and administration of the Farm Progress Show. Matt Jungmann serves as the show’s events director. Jungmann and his wife reside [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Audio: From State Fair To College Move-In Day; Mercer County’s Hank Makes It Work

August 17, 2022 Ty Taylor

Mercer County always well represented at the Illinois State Fair and 2022 is no different. Mercer County High School grad and former FFA chapter president Sheridan Hank has had success in the show ring, participating [FULL STORY]

Seaton CPA To Lead National Organization

August 5, 2022 Ty Taylor

The Farm Financial Standards Council has elected Kathy Reinhardt of Seaton as their new president. The organization was organized in 1989 following the farm crisis of the 1980s. The group focuses on maintaining standards for [FULL STORY]