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Rockton River Market kicks off summer season of fun, food, music

Rockton River Market kicks off summer season of fun, food, music

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Families carrying picnic baskets, folding chairs and blankets found a spot in Settlers Park for a few hours of music, shopping, stocking up on fresh produce and visiting with friends during the first River Market of the summer. Music lover young and old danced […]

 
 

2016 Hononegah High School Scholarship Awards Night

2016 Hononegah High School Scholarship Awards Night

By Jean Seegers Reporter Hononegah Community High School Board President David Kurlinkus and Principal Eric Flohr welcomed family and friends of scholarship recipients to the 2016 Scholarship Awards Night, Thursday, May 19. Scholarships from businesses, organizations, community and family foundations and education associations were presented to the graduates. Prairie Hill […]

 
 

Stateline Chamber awards scholarships to Hononegah seniors

Stateline Chamber awards scholarships to Hononegah seniors

ROSCOE  – On Tuesday May 24, three seniors from Hononegah High School were awarded scholarships from the Stateline Chamber. Josyln Juhl, Erin Karg, and Ben Halom were each granted a scholarship of $500 to go towards their college educations. Stateline Ambassadors, along with the recipients and their families, were in […]

 
 

Roscoe remembers those who served at Memorial Day Parade, Program

Roscoe remembers those who served at Memorial Day Parade, Program

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Main Street and Broad Street in Roscoe were lined with children and adults for the annual Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 30. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops were among local groups marching in the parade. Flags of every size waved in remembrance of […]

 
 

Dedicated to serve event honors unsung heroes

Dedicated to serve event honors unsung heroes

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Every day heroes exist everywhere who never seek or expect any recognition. Those who care for others, serve, or protect on a daily basis were at the core of Rockton Sanctuary Spa’s third annual Dedicated to serve event on Sunday, May 15. “The […]

 
 

Former Winnebago County Purchasing Director Sally Claaasen charged with theft from Winnebago County

  ROCKFORD — The former Winnebago County Purchasing Director was charged last week in federal court on two counts of theft from a program receiving federal funds. Sally A. Claassen, 57, of Roscoe, Ill., was an employee of Winnebago County from March 3, 1997, until she resigned on Sept. 11, […]

 
 

Hononegah graduates hopeful about future paths

Hononegah graduates hopeful about future paths

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKFORD – Purple and gold caps and gowns commemorated the graduation of 453 Hononegah High School students at BMO Harris Bank Center on Saturday, May 28. The Hononegah High School band played the processional music. Our National Anthem was sung in perfect harmony by the ILMEA […]

 
 

South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

South Beloit graduates reflect on past, future

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Photos of little ones formed into pictures of modern day graduates. Fifty-eight students wearing red and white caps and gowns proceeded into the auditorium of South Beloit High School on Saturday, May 14 in honor of South Beloit High School’s commencement. The […]

 
 

Hononegah Indians close baseball season on win streak

  By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – The win streak for the Hononegah Indians continued into the close of the 2016 spring sports season. Following victories over Belvidere, Rockford East and Belvidere North High Schools, the Indians pushed their season mark to 25-8 and 15-3 in the NIC-10. Based on […]

 
 

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

Educational fun highlighted at Birdfest

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hundreds of visitors hailing from as far away as Milwaukee, Chicago, Dubuque plus local people went on a two day educational adventure at Sand Bluff Bird Observatory in Colored Sands Forest Preserve. Behind all of the excitement was a chance to learn about […]

 
 
 
 
 
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