Illinois is launching its first ever Life Skills Reentry Center in Kewanee to help inmates nearing release transition more easily to life outside of prison. The facility will prepare inmates by teaching them skills like using technology, applying for jobs and managing…
Relay For Life Of Mercer County Kickoff Event This Week
Plans are being made for the 2017 Relay For Life of Mercer County this summer. A kick-off event is set for later this week says organizer Melissa Matlick. The actual Relay For Life of Mercer County is June 24th from…
IHSA Baseball & Softball Seasons Start Today
Today is the unofficial start of spring. It’s the first official day of high school baseball and softball practice, according to the IHSA calendar. Rockridge senior Ashley Minyard is hoping the Rockets have another big year on the softball diamond.…
Rockridge NHS ‘Lip Syncs’ For Important Cause
The Rockridge National Honor Society has a little fun over the weekend and also raises money for an important cause. Senior Ashley Minyard was involved in the effort. Minyard is hoping the Rockridge NHS can do the Lip Sync Battle…
Suspended Drivers License Complaint Leads To Meth Charge
The Mercer County Sheriff’s Department announces another meth arrest. The latest one occurring Saturday. Trevor Shoemaker of New Boston was taken into custody by Mercer County Sheriff’s Deputies. He was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, unlawful…
WRMJ Audio: Rockridge vs. Alleman Regional Championship Mash-Up
WRMJ audio play-by-play highlights of Friday night’s Rockridge vs. Alleman regional championship game at Mercer County High School won by the Pioneers in overtime 67-63.