WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Rockridge High School Vocal Director Curtis Fischer-Oelschlaeger this morning. The school claimed its third straight state title in the IHSA music sweepstakes over the weekend.
Sherrard Teen Dating Violence Awareness Video Earns Statewide Recognition
A group of Sherrard High School students earning statewide recognition for a teen dating violence awareness video they produced. The “NO MORE Teen Dating Abuse Video Challenge” competition was through the Illinois Coalition Against Domestic Violence says media productions teacher…
Plea Date Set For Mercer County Meth Defendant’s Attorney
As a Mercer County woman awaits trial in a meth case, a plea date has been scheduled for her attorney charged in a separate controlled substance case in Rock Island County. 45 year old John G. Steckel of Rock Island…
Sherrard School Board Approves Three Year Contracts For All Building Administrators
The Sherrard Board of Education has approved three year contracts for all building administrators. The action taken earlier this week and includes Sherrard Elementary School principal Konnie Fry; Winola Elementary principal Kari Roberts; Sherrard Junior High principal Rick Basala; athletic…
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: A New Sherrard Beginning For Brian Hutton
Brian Hutton joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in-studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. Hutton was hired this week as Sherrard varsity boys basketball coach–his second stint with the Tigers after the last eight seasons at Mercer County. Part…
Eagles, Tigers Capture Rockridge Invitational Titles; MC Baseball Splits; Rockets, Tigers Softball Notch Wins
On the baseball diamond, Mercer County split a pair in LTC play with Princeville to move to 15-3 on the season. On the heels of 10 1st place winners, Mercer County captured the boys’ portion of the Rockridge Track &…