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Rockton/Roscoe Our Town 2024

Rockton/Roscoe Our Town 2024

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6/26/24 Shopper’s Guide

6/26/24 Shopper’s Guide

 

 
 

6/26/24 Scoop Today

6/26/24 Scoop Today

 

 
 

6/27/24 The Shopper

6/27/24 The Shopper

 

 
 

Earth Force Club tackles local issues; Recent project focuses on pollinators

BCCD COURTESY PHOTO Rock Valley Publishing
   Members of the Boone County Conservation District’s Earth Force Club are working to solve problems at the local level to benefit their community. This year, the club created a project by making a pamphlet with ways to help pollinators at home and also a Mason bee house to attract pollinators. Members have also talked to other youth about their project – a benefit of which is strengthening their public speaking skills.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR The future is certainly in the hands of our children, and one group is giving them a hands-on opportunity to make a difference in their community—while at the same time helping them learn to become critical thinkers. The Earth Force Club, through the Boone County […]

 
 

Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

Winnebago officer donates basketball hoop

    Two weeks ago, before the storms, an officer working patrol noticed the basketball hoop over in Winnebago’s Clayton Court was looking a little beat up and in disrepair. Then the storm hit and took it out of commission completely. A Winnebago Police Department officer, who wishes to remain anonymous, […]

 
 

Rockton Lions Club Old Settlers Days proceeds given back to community

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Two children rode in a colorful car while visiting the 2024 OSD Festival in Rockton two weeks ago.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Settlers Park welcomed mega sized crowds to take in four days of fun from June 13-16. Event organizers were joined by an all volunteer committee. The Rockton Lions Club works closely with the Village of Rockton, Rockton Fire Protection District, Rockton Village Public Works Department and […]

 
 

Rockford Park District gives awards to Gold Star Performance winners

ROCKFORD PARK DISTRICT PHOTO The Journal
	Rockford Park District Application Team members were all smiles after being recognized for their efforts. The team consists of Mike Costello, Haley Varble, Sara Saunders, Camille Blake, Amy McIntyre, and Catie Vernon. They worked dedicatedly to find and implement an exceptional, user-friendly app for the Park District that meets the needs of the community.

Last week, the Rockford Park District convened for our routine quarterly all-staff meeting. These meetings are a time to recognize both teams and individual employees who have gone above and beyond in their roles to successfully serve our community and act as exceptional coworkers! Below are our employees/teams of the […]

 
 

Byron choirs go Irish; Members, alumni, family and friends toured and performed in Ireland

SUBMITTED PHOTO Tempo
	During their visit to Ireland, the Byron Choir’s first historical stop was the Kylemore Abbey in Connemara. They also held their first concert of the trip there.

By Amy Harn BYRON CHOIRS     Members of Byron choirs, along with alumni, family, and friends, returned from their Ireland tour on June 9. During the tour, they were able to perform in many beautiful venues inside and out, with the final performance being an exchange concert at the Royal […]

 
 

The Arc artists create mural for Disability Pride Month

SUBMITTED PHOTO Belvidere Republican
	The Arc of Winnebago, Boone and Ogle Counties is proud to announce artists in their program will be completing a large mural at their Rockford office, that will be on display outside the building, facing Perryville Road. The colors and graphics are symbolic of individual disabilities.

By Jane Charmelo NEWS COORDINATOR This July, if you happen to be driving along Perryville Road in Rockford, you may notice a colorful mural and wonder what it’s all about. According to The Arc of Winnebago, Boone & Ogle Counties Executive Director Amy Newell, the mural is a reminder that […]

 
 
 
 
 
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