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…
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 &…
For nearly 60 years the Shale City Brickyards were one of the largest employers in Mercer County. And legend has it that bricks used in the construction of Wrigley Field were produced at the Shale City site (three miles northwest…
The Rockridge FFA judging team wins the Section 4 FFA Livestock Judging Contest. Eliza Lilliman was 1st Overall Novice Individual, Carter Gualey was 5th Overall Novice Individual, and Mia Freyermuth was 7th Overall Novice Individual. The Novice team was 1st…
Ameren Illinois reminding small businesses to take advantage of the utility’s energy efficiency programs. Businesses spend on average each year 30-percent of their total expenses on energy says Ameren’s Michelle Hibbard—and there are savings to be had. She says an…
Illinois State Police District 7 (Henry, Knox, Mercer and Rock Island Counties) announces the Photo Speed Enforcement Van will be deployed during the upcoming months in local construction zones. This specialized vehicle is equipped with multiple radars and cameras to…
