The Herald

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 […]

 
 

Dairyhaus celebrating serving up 40 years of summer fun

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Dairyhaus has been serving up summer fun on Main Street for the past 40 years. This unique ice cream shop has a rich history dating back to 1983 when the business celebrated with a Grand Opening on Memorial Day. The original owner of the Dairyhaus […]

 
 

Projects at Whitman Post Elementary, Rockton Grade School provided educational fun

Projects at Whitman Post Elementary, Rockton Grade School provided educational fun

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students at Whitman Post Elementary (WPES) and Rockton Grade School (RGS) captured great interest during the 2023 Project Fair, held on April 5. This year’s event was coordinated at RGS by Para Professional, Mrs. Sally Burie. Around 85 projects filled the cafeteria at Rockton Grade School. […]

 
 

Rockton Pelican Fest provides free family fun, celebrates the American White Pelican

Rockton Pelican Fest provides free family fun, celebrates the American White Pelican

The third annual Rockton Pelican Fest, sponsored by Audubon Council of Illinois, will be held May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Rockton and at Nygren Wetland Preserve. Rockton Pelican Fest is presented by the Village of Rockton, JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery, Natural Land Institute […]

 
 
 
 
 
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