The Herald

Talcott Free Library moving forward with Q&A with Drag Queen in virtual format

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton streets were partially closed down on Monday evening, June 26 as residents and organized groups gathered at the Greater Township Center. In question was whether or not Talcott Library should host a Q&A with a local drag Queen named Krystal Ball. The idea for the […]

 
 

Getting dirty helps keep Rockford clean

Getting dirty helps keep Rockford clean

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) announces the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Martin Exteriors. This fundraising event will be held at Riverside Park, 100 River Dr. in Roscoe, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 5, and registration is still open. Play begins at 8 a.m. and continues until we have a […]

 
 

Wine & Brew at the Wetland supports Nygren Wetland Preserve

Wine & Brew at the Wetland is a unique outdoor summer event that benefits the ongoing management of Nygren Wetland Preserve, a 721-acre wildlife refuge located in Rockton, Ill., 3190 W. Rockton Road, and Natural Land Institute’s largest preserve. Wine & Brew at the Wetland will be held on the […]

 
 

Officer Cure, Sergeant Jobst celebrated, recognized by Rockton Village for 20 years of service

Officer Cure, Sergeant Jobst celebrated, recognized by Rockton Village for 20 years of service

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Village Board celebrated and recognized 20 years of dedicated service from Officer Penny Cure and Sergeant Justin Jobst during the June 20 meeting. As family, friends and the community looked on Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger gave a background of both honorees. “Officer Cure and […]

 
 

Summer fun offered in a variety of ways

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The welcome mat to summer fun has been rolled out in the stateline. On Wednesday, June 7 the Rockton River Market opened in Settlers Park, complete with a nice variety of vendors, along with “Music in the Park.” One of the evening’s highlights was the introduction […]

 
 

Hononegah Community High School Students earn Honors

Hononegah Community High School Students earn Honors

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah High School students earned honors on Monday evening, May 15. The Performing Arts Center stage was a place to celebrate student accomplishments in academics, athletics, sportsmanship, music, leadership and community service. HCHS Principal Chad Dougherty gave a warm welcome, and addressed students. “I want what […]

 
 

Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures

Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Promising words toward prosperous futures were sent to Hononegah Community High graduates on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford during the commencement of the Class of 2023. Wearing purple gowns with gold sashes and matching caps, 461 students entered as […]

 
 

Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Family, friends and loved ones came together on Wednesday evening, May 17 at Riverside Community Church in Machesney Park. The purpose of this meaningful service was to remember members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Northern Illinois The Multi-Jurisdictional […]

 
 

Art Show took visitors on journey through nature

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Whitman Post Elementary School (WPES) and Rockton Grade School took visitors on a journey to National Parks, and tapped into the best of nature. At WPES 1,500 art pieces were created by 515 students who each made three projects. Inside Rockton Grade School another 1,000 hanging […]

 
 

H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants

H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High Schools H.O.P.E Foundation has generously given back to teachers through grants on an annual basis. Staying true to what the foundation’s name stands for, “Hononegah Opportunities for Public Education,” seven teachers at HCHS received a helping hand in meeting specific classroom needs on […]

 
 
 
 
 
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