The Herald

Spring events featuring musical talents; Local police, fire departments gearing up for Battle of the Badges

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Touches of spring are in the stateline, and the time is here to allow musical talents to shine. First to take the spotlight were students in third, fourth and fifth grades at Whitman Post Elementary School. On the evening of Feb. 25, their talents were on […]

 
 

Chemtool fire health impacts survey reviewed

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Dr. Sandra Martel of the Winnebago Health Department gave a one hour presentation at the Village of Rockton on Feb. 7 to review findings of a one year follow up survey taken after the fire that happened on June 14, 2021. Partnering with the Winnebago Health […]

 
 

Wintertime fun was had by all at Rockton Yeti Fest

Wintertime fun was had by all at Rockton Yeti Fest

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Families and friends were prepared to have pure wintertime fun and Rockton’s 2023 Yeti Fest delivered. Four days of action offered something for everyone from Feb. 8-11. This year marked the eighth of this Rockton tradition. Yeti Fest is billed as “A festival where the abominable […]

 
 

Rockton Police officer promoted to Sergeant, Village board votes on use of specific weapons

Rockton Police officer promoted to Sergeant, Village board votes on use of specific weapons

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton Police Officer Micheal Johnson was promoted to the rank of Sergeant at the Village Administration meeting on Monday, Feb. 6. Sergeant Johnson started with the Rockton Police Department seven years ago. During his tenure he has been a patrol officer, with special duties such as […]

 
 

Non-profit groups, organizations making plans for 2023

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Non-Profit groups and organizations are making plans for 2023; and planning the return of popular events. The Rockton Lions Club works year round to give back to the communities that they serve. Lions Clubs live by the motto, “We Serve.” Rockton Lions Club started in 1938. […]

 
 

Girls take third

Girls take third

Hononegah Girls Bowling finished Third in the Guilford Snow Angel Tournament on Saturday at the Cherry Bowl. Senior Madison Davenport won the event individually with a total of 1354, averaging 225.67 for the six game event. Way to go, girls!

 
 

Boys take sixth

Boys take sixth

Congratulations to the Hononegah Boys Bowling Team for their sixth place finish at the IHSA State Finals in O’Fallon last weekend! It was a fantastic season. Way to go, boys!

 
 

Rockton Yeti Fest adding new events; Galentine’s Day and Wander at the Wetlands offering options for winter fun

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Snow has been falling in late January; just in time to welcome back winter events in the stateline. Join in a full evening to “Wander at the Wetland” and to take part in a full moon snowshoe and hike on Monday evening, Feb. 6 from 4:30 […]

 
 

Willowbrook Middle School students, staff honor and celebrate 80th birthday of one who goes above and beyond

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students and staff at Willowbrook Middle School (WMS) lined the halls of the school on Jan 6., ready to surprise Mr. Merel Wilson. After he finished his bus route Wilson was greeted with a surprise birthday hallway walk; with WMS Principal Jacqui Thompson leading Mr. Wilson […]

 
 

Rockton firefighters battle blaze at vacant South Beloit home

Rockton firefighters battle blaze at vacant South Beloit home

Rockton Firefighters were called to a house fire at 4:43 a.m. on Dec. 29. The fire was located in the 1500 block of Center Street in South Beloit. Initial reports from dispatch indicated the home was vacant. The Fire Chief arrived and reported a working fire in the rear of […]

 
 
 
 
 
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