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City Of Aledo Working To Correct Problem With R/O System

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

The City of Aledo is hoping to correct a problem with the R/O system at the water treatment plant—located west of town. Public Works Director Justin Blaser provided an update to the Aledo City Council [FULL STORY]

Tigers Hold Off Warriors

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Two of the top softball teams in the area met Wednesday and the Sherrard Tigers held off the Sterling Golden Warriors 5-4. In baseball action, the Ridgewood Spartans nipped the Rockridge Rockets 5-4 in match [FULL STORY]

Bustos Speaking Out Against GOP Healthcare Plan

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Western Illinois Congresswoman Cheri Bustos expressing her opposition to the GOP replacement for Obamacare. She spoke on the House Floor yesterday. Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are expected to vote either today or tonight on the [FULL STORY]

Whiteman Steps Down As Rockridge Hoops Coach

March 23, 2017 Ty Taylor

Toby Whiteman has resigned as head basketball coach at Rockridge. He compiled a 151-and-26 mark in six seasons with the Rockets, including two state appearances. Whiteman will continue to teach in the district.

Weaver: Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force Report Good Starting Point

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local State Senator Chuck Weaver applauds the work of Governor Bruce Rauner’s Education Funding Task Force. They issued their findings last month and Weaver says the report provides a great starting point for lawmakers. Henderson-Mercer-Knox-and-Warren [FULL STORY]

WIU School Of Ag Hosts Open House Friday

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Western Illinois University School of Agriculture hosting an open house for prospective students this week. The Director–Dr. Andrew Baker says the school offers a strong pathway to many different ag careers. The open house [FULL STORY]

Eagles Nipped By Titans, Track Teams Sweep West Central

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Monmouth-Roseville scored two runs in their final at bat to beat Mercer County 7-5 in high school softball action Tuesday at Northside Park. Mercer County took a 5-4 lead after five innings but the Titans [FULL STORY]

Local FFA Chapters Represented At This Weekend’s FFA State Proficiency Awards Competition

March 22, 2017 Ty Taylor

Local FFA chapters will be well represented at this weekend’s FFA State Proficiency Awards competition. The event is Saturday at the University of Illinois in Champaign and Nathan Flickinger of Rockridge will be there. He [FULL STORY]

High School Sports Spotlight: Smooth Skovronski Off To Smooth Start

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

WRMJ Sports Director Jim Taylor spoke with Mercer County senior shortstop Brandon Skovronski on Monday night. He opened the season with three hits and three RBI.

IDNR Offers Hunter Education Safety Course In Keithsburg This Weekend

March 21, 2017 Ty Taylor

The Illinois Department of Natural Resources offering another local hunter education safety course. Allen Henshaw of Keithsburg has served as a certified IDNR instructor for many years. The latest two-day class is from Noon-to-5 p.m. [FULL STORY]