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WRMJ Interview: Mercer County’s Close Wins State FFA Proficiency Award

March 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ News Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County High School senior Nicholas Close this morning. He won a State FFA Proficiency Award over the weekend in the area of Diversified Crop Production Entrepreneurship.

Latest Downtown Aledo Street Project Underway

March 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

The latest downtown Aledo infrastructure project is now underway. Director of Public Works Justin Blaser says the work should be completed by May 12th. Centennial Contractors of the Quad Cities have been awarded the $427,000 [FULL STORY]

Rockets Win Match Up Of Ranked Teams, Eagles Stay Unbeaten

March 28, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockrdige Rockets stopped the Morrison Fillies in an early season match-up of state ranked teams in softball action Monday in Edgington. In baseball, Mercer County ran their record to 6-0 winning on a walk [FULL STORY]

Rockridge Choir & Band Making Appearances At Circa 21 & Adler Theater

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Rockridge music program taking its show on the road over the next few weeks. They’ll be performing with professionals at Circa 21 and the Adler Theater says vocal director Curt Fischer-Oelschlaeger. Fischer-Oelschlaeger also conducts [FULL STORY]

Local Farm Machinery Auction Brings Strong Interest

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The demand for farm machinery remains strong on the secondary market. Local auctioneer Dale Jones had nearly 600 registered bidders on-site last Saturday at a consignment auction that featured a large number of ag implements. [FULL STORY]

Line Scores Another Win In Show Ring

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

More success in the livestock show ring for a Seaton teenager. Dalton Line and “Wacky Wade” picked up their latest Grand Champion Steer honors this past weekend at the Western Illinois University Hoof & Horn [FULL STORY]

Sherrard Considering Up To $1-Million In Athletic Facility Improvements

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

A number of improvements on the drawing board for Sherrard High School athletic facilities. They include a wood floor for the main gym, new lights at Clifford King Field and a new wrestling room. Superintendent [FULL STORY]

New Owner To Host Grand Opening At Hawthorn Ridge Sunday

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

The new owner at Aledo’s Hawthorn Ridge Golf Course set to host a grand opening. The details from Gary Baker, who assumed ownership of the property last fall. The course opened for the season earlier [FULL STORY]

Eagles Take Two More On The Turf

March 27, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County’s baseball team made it a perfect weekend in Jacksonville with two victories on Saturday at the Play the Turf event. The Golden Eagles opened up with a 9-3 win over West Carroll. Sophomore [FULL STORY]

WRMJ Sportsline Interview: Mercer County’s Dennison With Much To Offer As Assistant Coach

March 25, 2017 Ty Taylor

Mercer County High School coach Brian Dennison joined WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor in studio this morning for the WRMJ Sportsline. Part 1: Part 2: