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Robert Kay “Bob” Klaman, 76

Robert Kay “Bob” Klaman, 76 of Mesa, Ariz. passed away Thursday, Dec. 29 at 3:30 a.m. in Hospice of the Valley Home in Mesa; formerly of Las Vegas, Nev. and the Machesney Park, Ill. areas. Bob was born May 11, 1940 in Harvard, Ill. to Floyd J. & Helen C. […]

 
 

Machesney Park Planning to Organize Parking Requirements

 By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  The Village’s Zoning Code currently has requirements for the number of parking spaces that are needed at various locations. But, the Administrative staff has pointed out that what’s now on the books is “more extensive and detailed than necessary, and out of date.” So the Planning […]

 
 

Harlem’s Girls Basketball Team Wins to Open the New Year

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  Harlem’s Girls Basketball Team was on a three-game winning streak when it greeted 2017 with a trip to Rockford Auburn High School. They made it four in a row following the 58-54 victory over the Lady Knights. A routine win appeared in the making as the […]

 
 

Senior Night, Regional Final Go-Round for some Harlem Bowlers

By Bob Balgemann, REPORTER  It certainly hasn’t been lost on Senior bowlers Alexandra Buffington, Collin Day, Dawson Jones, Devon Lawrence, Mylee McCracken, Jake Nimtz and Amanda Thompson that this is their last year of competing for Harlem High School. The beginning of the end is Senior Night, which is tonight […]

 
 

Rockton Ramblings Reflects on More Highlights of Past Year

The year 2016 was one for the record books. Great, non-stop action in the Village of Rockton and surrounding communities had a definite impact on this year’s action!  Last January, Rockton Sanctuary Spa featured local artists in an evening full of fun. In February students at Hononegah High School hosted […]

 
 

17th Annual “Touch of Spring” to Feature ‘Touch of Country and Western’

The H.O.P.E. Foundation is proud to announce the upcoming 17th Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner and dance to benefit Hononegah High School. The benefit will be held at the American Center Banquet Hall in Rockton on Saturday, March 11 with a social hour from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m., dinner at […]

 
 

ED MANLEY, 85

ED MANLEY, 85

Ed Manley passed away Dec. 28 at age 85. He was born July 17, 1931, to Lyle T. and Edna H. Manley of Rockton, Ill. In 1955, Ed married the love of his life, Jeanne Caldwell Manley of Madison, Wis. He had a 25-year career in the silica sand business, culminating as the Executive VP of Manley […]

 
 

Talcott Library Patrons Carry on Adopt a Book Tradition

Talcott Library Patrons Carry on Adopt a Book Tradition

By Marianne Mueller, REPORTER   Talcott Library patrons who were looking for unique gift giving ideas took a unique route. Families and individuals looked no further than beyond the doors of the library, where they discovered the perfect answer for every avid book lover. Fifty-six books have been donated through […]

 
 

Rockton Resident’s Rose Bowl Parade Wish Comes True

Rockton Resident’s Rose Bowl Parade Wish Comes True

 By Marianne Mueller, REPORTER  Fifty years ago, Marta Polakowski’s family was living in San Diego, Calif. It was then that a young Marta attended her first Rose Day Parade. “I was awed by the beauty and the grandeur of the floats,” reflects Polakowski. “I later learned that volunteers are needed […]

 
 

Illinois, Winnebago County Partner for Liquor Inspection Pilot Program

In an effort to improve the allocation of alcoholic beverage compliance resources, the State of Illinois and the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office have recently joined forces to launch the Winnebago County Liquor Inspection Pilot Program. Under the agreement, the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Office has begun carrying out Standard Liquor Inspections […]

 
 
 
 
 
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