The high school volleyball season picked up the pace with multiple matches Tuesday night, including Orion taking on Moline. In golf Rockridge, Sherrard and Orion’s girls teams teed it up. Orion-Sherrard opened their soccer season with a win over Hall-DePue.…
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Eagles Stop Steamers, Red Storm Open Season With Win
The Mercer County boys golf team shot their lowest score of the early season to beat Fulton Monday at Hawthorn Ridge. Senior Anthony Ruggles was the medalist with a one under 35. United opened the 2017 volleyball season with a…
Eagles Top Chargers, Rockets Down Rocks On The Links
Mercer County hosted Orion in a boys and girls dual meet Thursday at Hawthorn Ridge in Aledo. The boys stopped Orion 176-198. Mercer County’s Andrew Fiser was the medalist. Connor Reid and Vance Young shot 45 and Anthony Ruggles had…
Mercer County, Ridgewood, United Post Wins
Mercer County, Ridgewood and United posted wins in boys golf Wednesday. Rockridge topped Orion in girls golf. Boys Golf Mercer County 174 Farmington 191 United 191 Mid-County 191 (United wins on 5th man score) Ridgewood 161 Sherrard 168 Alleman…
Mercer County Veterans Can Receive Help
The head of the Mercer County Veterans Assistance Commission wants veterans in Mercer County to know they are here to help those that served this country. Superintendent and retired Sergeant Major George Howard spoke at Aledo Main Street’s Networking at…
WRMJ Is Back On The Air!
WRMJ is back on the air! Listen this afternoon for our hourly reports from the Mercer County Fair. Thank you for your patience!
WRMJ Interview: Underwood Calls Illinois His ‘Dream Job’
New University of Illinois basketball coach Brad Underwood says being in charge of the Fighting Illini is his dream job. Underwood was the guest speaker at the Illinois Broadcasters Association Sales Conference in Normal Tuesday. WRMJ’s John Hoscheidt was able…
Moline, East Moline Winners on Friday in Milan American Legion Baseball Tournament
On day one of the Milan American Legion baseball tournament, Moline Post 246 earned a split, while East Moline Post 227 opened with a victory. The tournament continues Saturday and Sunday at both the West & East diamonds, with games…
WRMJ Honored For Local News, Local Sports & Community Service
Just a couple of days before WRMJ’s 38th birthday, the station is honored for local news, local sports and community service. WRMJ News/Sports Director Jim Taylor was named Best Sportscaster and Best News Reporter by the Illinois Broadcasters Association in…
Lincoln Trail All-Conference Softball Team Announced
The Lincoln Trail Conference has announed their All-Conference Softball team for the 2017 season. Conference champion Galva placed three players on the first team while state finals participant Princeville had two players named to the squad. United had three players…