For the second week in a row the Orion Chargers mounted a final drive to pull out a winner in the Class 2A playoffs. Orion’s touchdown with :53 left beat Rockridge 21-17. The Rockets last gasp attempt ended with an…
WRMJ Sportsline Interview: A Morning With Liz (Watkins) Furlong & Tyson Blaser
Former Rockridge High School and University of Iowa standouts Tyson Blaser and Liz (Watkins) Furlong joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. The topic of conversation mutli-sport athletes.
EHD Found In Western Illinois Deer Herd
An outbreak of EHD has claimed the lives of more than 400 deer in Illinois with cases reported in western Illinois. The Illinois Department of Natural Resources is reporting 432 cases of Epizootic Hemorrhagic Disease or EHD, in deer so…
Get Covered Illinois Tour Coming To Mercer County
The Illinois Department of Insurance and Get Covered Illinois will be in Mercer County next week to provide information and answer questions on the Health Insurance Marketplace Open Enrollment Period. As part of the Get Covered Illinois 102 County Tour,…
Mercer County Senior Center Serves As ‘SHIP’ Counseling Site
The Illinois Department on Aging says help is available locally for seniors trying to navigate the Medicare open enrollment period. It’s a good idea to review your plan each year says the state’s Senior Health Insurance Program or “SHIP” Director…
Talking High School Sports on the Radio: Time For Change In Determining Home Field In IHSA Playoffs?
The latest segment of Jim & Brian Talking High School Sports on the Radio involves discussion on determining home field for the IHSA football playoffs and should there be a change in the process?