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The big winners of the Lions Club Fall Festival drawing

The big winners of the Lions Club Fall Festival drawing

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Winners of the cash drawing at this year’s Lions Club Fall Festival were announced at the Sunday night, Sept. 13, conclusion. Jason Bonomo won the first place cash prize of $5,000. Hal Wilson won $1,500 for second prize and Joe Guest took home $1,000 […]

 
 

Lions Club Fall Festival brings summer activities to a close

Lions Club Fall Festival brings summer activities to a close

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Fall may not officially arrive for another week or so, but the annual Fall Festival in Roscoe always signals the end of summer activities.  The fundraising event, sponsored by the Roscoe Lions Club was held in Leland Park, Sept. 11-13. Admission was free. Visitors […]

 
 

Harlem-Roscoe Fire takes possession of new grass rig

Harlem-Roscoe Fire takes possession of new grass rig

ROSCOE – Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist. has a new fast attack, off-road, grass fire truck in service at their Station #3 on Willowbrook Road. The new grass truck, 763, will respond to grass/field fires and is capable to go off-road to fight vehicle or tractor fires. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don […]

 
 

First Congregational Community Church reaching out to community

First Congregational Community Church reaching out to community

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – First Congregational Community Church is reaching out to the community in a unique manner during this year’s Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival. They are hosting a clothing drive, plus a fresh produce and food give away. Young ones are invited to use imaginations at […]

 
 

Roscoe trustees react to criticism of garbage pickup plan, police dept. study

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – The Sept. 1, Roscoe village meeting drew a contingency of Oak Village condo owners who expressed their disapproval of the proposed Village Garbage Ordinance. Tempers flared as one resident followed another to the microphone to voice their anger and express their frustration and disagreement […]

 
 

Ebeneezer Brown Eatery and Pub celebrates grand re-opening

Ebeneezer Brown Eatery and Pub celebrates grand re-opening

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – About a year ago, after extensive renovations, Ebeneezer Brown Restaurant, 4866 Bluestem Road in Roscoe, opened their doors in the former DiGiovanni’s Restaurant location. On Saturday, Aug. 29, a new and improved Ebeneezer Brown celebrated a grand re-opening. Katie Leahy and Ashley Stupka are […]

 
 

Talcott Free Library Director saying farewell after years of dedicated service

Talcott Free Library Director saying farewell after years of dedicated service

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Throughout the history of Talcott Library only six librarians have been at the helm. W.W. Austin was originally a teacher who served as head librarian from 1889-1891. Mary Forward followed during a 36-year term running 1901-1936. Hilda Prag was well known in her 25 […]

 
 

Roscoe Rockton Junior Indians begin new football season

Roscoe Rockton Junior Indians begin new football season

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Coaches, football players, cheer squads, friends and family of the Roscoe, Rockton Junior Indians organization celebrated the opening of a new season on Aug. 8 at The Rockton Sports Complex. Andy Gannon kept the excitement of the day’s action rolling as the events announcer. […]

 
 

South Beloit corn boil allows future opportunities for Fireman’s Association

South Beloit corn boil allows future opportunities for Fireman’s Association

By Marianne Mueller Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Perfect weather allowed for a full day of family fun at the annual Corn Boil at South Beloit City Park on Saturday, Aug. 22. Young visitors could ride a mechanical bull, jump in bounce houses, play bag toss games, or have their faces […]

 
 

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The 45th annual Hononegah Women’s Club Art Fair in Village Park on Sunday, Aug. 16, satisfied art and craft enthusiasts as well as home-made pie lovers. Dr. Joan Kole, chairman and President of Hononeagh Women’s Club said the art fair is the only fundraiser […]

 
 
 
 
 
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