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Natural Land Institute will hold a fundraiser for their Nygren Wetland Preserve called “Party on the Prairie Rocks!” on Saturday, July 16, 4 to 8:30 p.m. at Nygren Wetland Preserve, 3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, Ill. “We haven’t held this fundraiser since 2019 so we’re very excited to bring it […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Spectacular dance numbers were brought to life by talented dancers who took center stage on Saturday, June 11 in Hononegah’s Performing Arts Center, each one was “breaking news” that Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is celebrating 30 years of dance excellence. Three separate recitals included ensembles, duets, […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Four days of family fun happened at the 2022 Old Settlers Days festival from June 16-19. Settlers Park in Rockton was where the home where the main action took place. This long time tradition was made possible by volunteers from the Rockton Lions Club and the […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Board of Trustees took action on a variety of agenda items at the June 7 meeting. The board approved minutes from a May 19 Special meeting that focused solely on the budget covering the fiscal year beginning June 1, 2022 and ending May 31, 2023. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER With the retirement of Rockton Police Chief Steve Dickson a new chief was needed; one with the right experience. At the June 7 meeting of the Board of Trustees former Deputy Chief Matt Hollinger was officially sworn in as Rockton’s new Police Chief. Hollinger brings 28 […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High School’s Class of 2022 excelled in living their class motto in the past four years; the best way to predict the future is to create it.” HCHS’s band set a celebratory mood for commencement ceremonies held on Saturday, May 28 at the BMO […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Photos of students through the years were shown on a screen before scholarships were awarded on Thursday, May 12. Purple and gold balloons lined each side of the Performing Arts Center stage. Hononegah High School Principal Chad Dougherty gave a warm welcome to students and parents. […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Family, friends, and community gathered inside After the Vine on Saturday, April 30 for a very special dedication. Kelly Baumgartner and Cheryl Butler, the two Librarians at Rockton Grade School had a dream to build a story walk. Watching this become a reality Baumgartner and Butler […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Two local families received great support during a fundraiser on Saturday, May 7. At the heart of the day’s action were 40 year old Joey Beard and April Doubleday. Rockton resident Joey Beard has a rare gene mutation called Stat3 GOF, which has caused him many […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER A small group from Roscoe’s North Suburban Library had an opportunity to visit the “Butterfly House” at Nicholas Conservatory on Wednesday, April 27. Hours of fun started in a video room where visitors learned how the exhibit comes together. It was stated that it is currently […]
