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Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Family, friends and loved ones came together on Wednesday evening, May 17 at Riverside Community Church in Machesney Park. The purpose of this meaningful service was to remember members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Northern Illinois The Multi-Jurisdictional […]

 
 

Art Show took visitors on journey through nature

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Whitman Post Elementary School (WPES) and Rockton Grade School took visitors on a journey to National Parks, and tapped into the best of nature. At WPES 1,500 art pieces were created by 515 students who each made three projects. Inside Rockton Grade School another 1,000 hanging […]

 
 

H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants

H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High Schools H.O.P.E Foundation has generously given back to teachers through grants on an annual basis. Staying true to what the foundation’s name stands for, “Hononegah Opportunities for Public Education,” seven teachers at HCHS received a helping hand in meeting specific classroom needs on […]

 
 

Dairyhaus celebrating serving up 40 years of summer fun

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Dairyhaus has been serving up summer fun on Main Street for the past 40 years. This unique ice cream shop has a rich history dating back to 1983 when the business celebrated with a Grand Opening on Memorial Day. The original owner of the Dairyhaus […]

 
 

Projects at Whitman Post Elementary, Rockton Grade School provided educational fun

Projects at Whitman Post Elementary, Rockton Grade School provided educational fun

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students at Whitman Post Elementary (WPES) and Rockton Grade School (RGS) captured great interest during the 2023 Project Fair, held on April 5. This year’s event was coordinated at RGS by Para Professional, Mrs. Sally Burie. Around 85 projects filled the cafeteria at Rockton Grade School. […]

 
 

Rockton Pelican Fest provides free family fun, celebrates the American White Pelican

Rockton Pelican Fest provides free family fun, celebrates the American White Pelican

The third annual Rockton Pelican Fest, sponsored by Audubon Council of Illinois, will be held May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. in downtown Rockton and at Nygren Wetland Preserve. Rockton Pelican Fest is presented by the Village of Rockton, JR Finally Art Studio & Gallery, Natural Land Institute […]

 
 

Hononegah H.O.P.E Foundation ‘Touch of Caddyshack’ on par in producing great fun for a worthy cause

Hononegah H.O.P.E Foundation ‘Touch of Caddyshack’ on par in producing great fun for a worthy cause

REPORTER Hononegah Community High School’s H.O.P.E Foundation was on Par in producing great fun on Saturday evening, April 1, at the Rockton American Center, (American Legion.) Everywhere one looked golf fashions similar to what was worn in the 1980’s comedy “Caddyshack” fit the events theme. Outfits ranged from a dress […]

 
 

Rockton Township supports Macktown Living History, Rockton Township Historical Society, South Beloit Historical Society

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township is showing strong support of Macktown Living History, Rockton Township Historical Society, and South Beloit Historical Society through generous donations to each. Per a resolution drafted by Rockton Township Attorney Doug Henry the Township is authorized to donate up to $10,000 from the township’s […]

 
 

Forum allowed public to meet candidates running for village, school boards

Forum allowed public to meet candidates running for village, school boards

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Ahead of the 2023 April 4 election Rockton residents were welcomed to a forum that was held on Wednesday, March 22 at the Greater Rockton Centre. The event was organized by the League of Women Voters of Greater Rockford. It was co-sponsored by Hononegah Community High […]

 
 

Seven running for three seats in Village of Rockton Trustee election

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Seven candidates are running in hopes of filling three seats as Village of Rockton Trustees. Each name will appear on the April 4, 2023 election ballot.  Incumbents Dan Baumgartener, Jodi May, and Tyler Seever are running against Angela Ketelsen, Nicole Roggenbuck, Jamin Unger and Dave Winters. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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