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Vicki Lynn named Rockton American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of The Year

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	Vicki Lynn was named “Unit Member of The Year.”

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Vicki Lynn has remained a consistently active member of the Rockton American Legion, Unit 332. As a result of years of hard work and dedication, Lynn was chosen as the “Unit Member of the Year.” Lynn was nominated by her unit. A panel of five judges […]

 
 

Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club supports community and education through action, Ribfest

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Service Above Self is the motto of the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Club. One of many ways that the club serve the communities and beyond  is by raising funds used for educational purposes through the annual Rifest. Family fun is coming to Viking Lanes in South Beloit on […]

 
 

Rockton, Rockford welcomed thousands of athletes for Ironman 70.3

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	Congratulations to all the athletes who took part in the inaugural IRONMAN 70.3 Rockford, Illinois on Sunday, June 22.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Temperatures hitting the 90s made the first Ironman 70.3 Rockford-Illinois competition extra challenging for 2,700 athletes from various states and countries and more than 1,500 volunteers. Held on June 22, the event was organized by Go Rockford (Rockford Area Convention and Visitors Bureau) in partnership with […]

 
 

Shirland Wax Museum provided educational fun

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	Third through fifth grade classes turned Shirland School into a wax museum where educational creativity was found on May 29.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students at Shirland School finished the school year in a creative learning environment as a wax museum came to life on Tuesday evening, May 29. Behind the educational fun students researched a historical figure, or a celebrity, took notes from multiple sources, composed a speech and […]

 
 

Messages prepare Hononegah graduates for future endeavors

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	Chloe Benson, Abigail Piliponis, and Sarisha Kunwar celebrated graduation day.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High School graduates heard words of encouragement, helping them prepare for future endeavors on Saturday, May 24 at the BMO, Harris Bank Center. The concert band warmed up the crowd by playing a medley of tunes. Loud cheers arose as graduates entered to “Pomp […]

 
 

Thousands experienced mystical fun at 2025 Faerie Festival

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	Pick-A Dilly Antiques was one of over 30 vendors on site at the Faerie Festival.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Bright sunshine and temperatures near the 60’s provided the perfect atmosphere for the second annual Faerie Festival in Rockton on Saturday, May 3. An estimated 2,000 people experienced mystical, mythical and magical fun in Settlers Park. Faeries and sprites, (a supernatural spirit, a mythical fairy-like creature […]

 
 

Shirland School presented The Little Mermaid Jr.

Ariel and Prince Eric

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Shirland School’s stage was transformed into the sea, creating a place where Ariel invited audiences to become “Part of Your World,” on May 2 and 3 in the production of The Little Mermaid, Jr. Under the direction Ms. Dawn Heavilin, the district’s music teacher and musical […]

 
 

Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences

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	The 5th Annual Rockton Pelican Fest will take place on Saturday, May 17. There will be many activities and demonstrations throughout the day, including “Hoo” Haven at 10 a.m. with their live American White Pelican.

Rockton Pelican Fest is back for fifth year with favorite and new experiences     Celebrate World Migratory Bird Day and the annual return of the American White Pelicans with other migrating birds to the Rock River region by attending the Rockton Pelican Fest, a free, family-friendly festival on Saturday, May […]

 
 

Macktown Living History brought past skills into the present, honored Native Pride

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	Lucy Adrignola shared information on Native American culture at Macktown.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Macktown Living History welcomed families, and visitors to an event showcasing Native Pride on Sunday, April 13. Educational opportunities were opened to learning the culture of various tribes, while trying hands on  activities. Featured tribes that information was presented on included the HO-Chunk, Sauk, Kaskaskia and […]

 
 

Fun heated up as the Hononegah HOPE Foundation created a ‘Touch of the Tropics’

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	Hononegah High School teachers Cari Vanderheyden, Aara VanGalder and Jenny Decker took a moment to capture Touch of the Tropics memories.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Flamingos and palm trees sat on tables, transforming CUinto Hononegah Community High School’s “A Touch of the Tropics” on Saturday evening, April 5. Guests were given leis to wear by friendly volunteers. Many guests wore Hawaiian themed clothing, some dressed in captain outfits while others opted […]

 
 
 
 
 
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