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First Rockton May Day Faerie Festival produced magical, mythical fun for all

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	Tinkerbell (Andrea Gantz, at left) volunteered with "League of Enchantment," a non profit charity group work organization greeted a visitor at the 2024 Rockton May Day Faerie Festival.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Fairy’s, sprites and mini unicorns came out in droves to celebrate at Rockton’s May Day Faerie Festival held on May 4 at Settlers Park in Rockton. This first time event drew people in from Rockford, Woodstock, and local communities. Rachel Bixbe of Alchemy Wellness and Rachel […]

 
 

Rockton Pelican Fest – fun for the whole family

Rockton Pelican Fest – fun for the whole family

    Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region by attending the Rockton Pelican Fest on Saturday, May 18, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.     The Natural Land Institute, Sinnissippi Audubon Society, the Village […]

 
 

Magical, mythical fun to be had at Rockton May Day Faerie Festival

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Celebrate May Day at an event that promises to be full of magical and mythical fun for all ages. Head to Settlers Park with family and friends on Saturday, May 4 to take part in the action from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. Rachel Bixbe of […]

 
 

New growth encouraged after prairie burn at Willowbrook Middle School

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	South Beloit Fire Department was assisted with the prescribed burn by Boone County Fire Protection District #2 on April 10 at Birds Grove Prairie at Willowbrook Middle School.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Sunny skies and warm temperatures set the perfect scene as families set up camp on the grounds of Willowbrook Middle school the evening of April 10. The South Beloit fire department rolled in to perform a prescribed controlled burn “Birds Grove Prairie” on the hillside, just […]

 
 

HOPE Foundation ‘A Touch of Derby Days’ created stylish fun in support of furthering education at Hononegah High School

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	Hononegah Community High School Art teacher Arra VanGalder had fun with fellow art teachers Jenny Decker and Graphic Design and business teacher Cari Vanderheyden at the "Touch of Derby Days."

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Supporters of Hononegah Community High School’s HOPE Foundation were off to the races the evening of Saturday, April 6, where “A Touch of Derby Days” came to life at the Rockton American Center. An evening of pure fun included dinner, raffles, a silent auction, music by […]

 
 

Willowbrook Middle School students, staff emerge equal winners in reamed Tony Barlow Charity Games

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	Rhines presented the Barlow family with a stunning plaque marking the occasion, complete with a photo of Tony back when he was on his basketball team.

BY MARIANNE MUELLER REPORTER Staff and students at Willowbrook Middle School (WMS) sported blue shirts, gear, or even crazy socks, on March 21, showing the fully loving spirit of WMS, “Bleeding Blue” with pride. That evening the George Palmer gymnasium was packed wall to wall with students, alumni, community and […]

 
 

Cast, crew of Hononegah’s Addams Family mastered quirky fun with dramatic moments

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A hand arose from the pit prompting audiences to snap their fingers, in sync with the theme song of “The Addams Family, School Edition. ” Directed by Mrs. Carolyn Frieden, a multi-talented 29-member cast were joined by a spectacular set crew, on March 15, 16 and […]

 
 

Shirland’s cast, crew set sail on a course of adventure in Disney’s Moana Jr.

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	The full cast of Moana Jr., who received a well-deserved round of rollicking applause at the end of their two performances.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Based on the 2016 Disney film, a cast of 48 students in third through eighth grade worked under the Direction of Ms. Dawn Heavilin to bring the story of Moana Jr. to the Shirland School stage, joined by a full crew who set sail on a […]

 
 

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

Multiple victims in afternoon attack; Suspect in custody

  The following is a news release from the Rockford Police Department: On Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at approximately 1:14 p.m., Rockford Police officers responded to multiple addresses in the area of Holmes Street, Winnetka Drive and Cleveland Avenue. We are currently working through the details of the investigation and […]

 
 

Roscoe Middle School cast, crew reminded audiences of different ways to find to happiness in ‘You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown’

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	Charlie Brown and his friends looked into all aspects of the baseball game.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Roscoe Middle School’s cast and crew told the heartwarming and thought provoking story of “You’re A Good Man, Charlie Brown” the weekend of March 8-10. Dialogue flew off the pages in two acts, based on the Peanuts comic strip which is familiar to many, and was  […]

 
 
 
 
 
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