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By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Artwork covered windows of businesses in downtown Rockton on Saturday, Sept. 14, starting off a full week of Homecoming fun while making memories at Hononegah Community High School (HCHS). Each window displayed a special artistic flair, and messages of support for the HCHS Indians football teams. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Roscoe Gardening Club President Renee Mealey inspired two communities by sharing a fun idea. A summer-long community engagement project sponsored by the Roscoe Gardening Club, encouraged families and friends alike to show off their creative flair by painting rocks and adding them to the rock snakes […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Settlers Park was loaded with fun at the 2024 Rockton Police Association Blues and BBQ on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4. Blues and BBQ was the brainchild of Village President John Peterson when he served as a Trustee. Peterson approached the police department, Village and the Rockton […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Preserving history is at the heart of the Roscoe Township Historical Society’s (RTHS) goals. In mid-September, they are launching a Memorial Brick campaign, with all proceeds being used toward further work on the Cross Homestead renovation. Honor a loved one with bricks that are being placed on […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Cheers and loud applause created a festive aura at Hononegah Community High School on Friday evening, Aug. 23 at the 30th annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls flag […]
Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to attend a Public Opening Event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton on Thursday, Sept. 26. The open house will be 4 to 6:30 p.m. Event parking and check in will be at Woodlands Park, corner of Falcon Point […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton welcomed the Talcott family who reunited on Aug. 3 where they started the day with a visit to the Rockton Township Historical Society (RTHS) that morning. This event was one of many that the family celebrated from Aug. 1-4. RTHS President Marilyn Mohring recognized special […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Anthony Barlow, (known as Tony) was a son, brother, friend, and a hard worker. He shared his love of Frank Sinatra with those he loved. He was said to be like a brother to many friends and neighbors. Tony was young, but wise beyond his years. […]
Event hosted 33 Midwest teams while giving back locally The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition (R2OC) held their 12th annual R2OC on July 27 at the Rock Valley College PE Center. A premier STEM event produced by volunteers and generously supported by titanium sponsors Collins Aerospace, PCI Pharma Services […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Roscoe Gardening Club has been spreading joy to the residents of North Pointe Terrace Assisted Living in Roscoe, through loving hands by creating and delivering Bodacious Bouquets. Plans are to keep up this cheerful action throughout the month of July. Each week six club members […]
