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SMMS Class Act Assembly Delivers Message of Kindness

SMMS Class Act Assembly Delivers Message of Kindness

By Jean Seegers, REPORTER  For the past 18 years, Beth DeVries, Counselor/Social Worker at Stephen Mack Middle School (SMMS) has put together a thought-provoking assembly program that deals with the heartache and emotional damage caused by bullying and violence. The Class Act 2016 Assembly on Tuesday, Nov. 8, was no […]

 
 

Ladies’ Night at ZaZu’s Draws Early Christmas Shopper

Ladies’ Night at ZaZu’s Draws Early Christmas Shopper

      Christmas shopping got an early start as area ladies flocked to ZaZu’s Gift Company, 11013 Main St. in Roscoe, for “Ladies Night,” Thursday evening, Nov. 3. The event offered a preview of seasonal gifts and special discounts. The bigger the group, the bigger the discount. Wine and […]

 
 

Indian Girls Swim Takes Third at NIC-10 Varsity Conference

Indian Girls Swim Takes Third at NIC-10 Varsity Conference

Hononegah Girls Swimming and Diving Team finished in Third place at the NIC-10 Varsity Conference Championship meet held Saturday at the Boylan Swim Complex. Indian Sophomore divers Abbey Hellinga and Kaitlyn Alt continued to improve their scores.  Hellinga finished Second with 420.90 points and Alt was Third with 328.60 points. […]

 
 

Rockton Ramblings Gives Thanks to Those Who Make a Difference

Every day unseen heroes exist and rarely receive recognition that they are due. In this season of thanks, recognition the Rockton Ramblings is paying tribute. Twenty-Four hours a day; 365 days a year Rockton Police and Fire are on duty for everyone in the Rockton Community. In early October, National […]

 
 

Kenneth Lee Kinney, 77

Kenneth Lee Kinney, 77, of Shirland, Ill., died at 6:06 p.m., Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2016 in Rockford Memorial Hospital. Born Sept. 4, 1939 in Rockford, Ill. The son of Elwood Bert Kinney and Edith (Carter) Kinney Matteson. Formerly married to Teresa Gascoigne on June 22, 1963 in Rockford. Graduated from […]

 
 

Students, Staff go the Extra Mile to Expand Future Educational Opportunities

Students, Staff go the Extra Mile to Expand Future Educational Opportunities

By Marianne Mueller, REPORTER Students at Whitman Post Elementary, Rockton Grade School and Stephen Mack Middle School came together in a show of strong support for their School Districts during the 2016 Rockton PTO Fun Run. The event, which happened on Friday, Sept. 30, involved staff members, students and some […]

 
 

Stateline Chamber Members and Guests Enjoy Casino Night

Stateline Chamber Members and Guests Enjoy Casino Night

By Jean Seegers, REPORTER  Close to 100 Stateline Chamber members and their guests enjoyed a full course dinner followed by an evening of gambling and networking, Friday, Nov. 4, during the sixth annual “Casino Night” held at Forest Ridge Event Center, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Machesney Park. Guests could try […]

 
 

Mercy Health Roscoe Clinic Hosts Community Open House

Mercy Health Roscoe Clinic Hosts Community Open House

By Jean Seegers, REPORTER  In July Mercy Health Clinic, 5000 Prairie Rose Dr. opened after months of extensive renovations and additions. On Saturday, Oct. 29, the public was invited to tour the facility and learn about the expanded programs available. Staff technicians and personnel were on hand offering tours, free […]

 
 

Hononegah Girls Second at Fresh/Soph Conference, Third at Freshman Conference

Hononegah Girls Second at Fresh/Soph Conference, Third at Freshman Conference

  The Hononegah Girls Swimming and Diving Team traveled to Freeport High School Saturday, Oct. 29 for the NIC-10 Fresh-Soph Conference Championship Meet. Sophomore divers Abbey Hellinga and Kaitlynn Alt helped the Indians capture Second Place in the meet finishing First and Second in Diving. Hellinga was First with 415.55 […]

 
 

Out and About in Roscoe Welcomes the Holiday Season

By Jean Seegers, REPORTER Halloween has come and gone. The candy has been eaten and costumes stashed away for another year. November crept in with barely a whimper. This year draws to a close with elections looming on Tuesday, Nov. 8. I’m sure everyone will be happy to see this […]

 
 
 
 
 
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