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Greater Rockton Centre renovations, other business discussed at Rockton Township

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township officials addressed different subjects at the Jan. 12 meeting. First on the agenda was looking into the possibility of the Highway Department taking over maintenance on the cemetery grounds. Currently the Township has a contract with Executive Lawn Care. Trustee Randy Johnson asked what […]

 
 

Explore nature in different forms of winter fun heading into stateline

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Winter fun is heading into the stateline starting with the return of family favorites. Join in a full evening to wander at the wetland and to take part in a full moon snowshoe and hike on Monday evening, Jan. 17 rom 4:30 to 8 p.m. North […]

 
 

Roscoe resident, community leader; businesswoman releasing inspirational book

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER     Roscoe resident Melissa McCormick has an extensive business background and a strong faith; both leading her to opening a new page on her life journey. McCormick spent over 30 years working at Taylor Company in Rockton where she led a team as Senior Vice President […]

 
 

Rockton Lions give back through Wimpy’s Fund; deliver Christmas happiness to families

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Rockton Lions Club continues to carry on a long time tradition of giving through Wimpy’s Fund, making the Christmas season brighter for local families. On Saturday, Dec. 18 special deliveries were made to various homes.  More than 100 volunteers from the Rockton Lions and the […]

 
 

Macktown Living History invites families to learn history in interactive fashion

Macktown Living History invites families to learn history in interactive fashion

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Macktown Living History is a hub of knowledge about Rockton’s past. Set in Macktown Forest Preserve Macktown overlooks the Rock and Pecatonica rivers in Rockton and are the remnants of Winnebago County’s first settlement. It was founded by Stephen Andrew Mack Jr. and his wife Mary […]

 
 

Miss Andreas’s Dance Factory ‘rocking out’ for 30 years; looking forward to future

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory has a special dance tribe which started 30 years ago. Out of these beginnings this unique business has blossomed into a family oriented atmosphere. Owner Andrea Mueller is a 1991 Hononegah Community High School graduate and has remained grounded in her roots. […]

 
 

Local girls 4-H Club receives top honors

Local girls 4-H Club receives top honors

The Owen Blue Bonnets 4-H Club recently was awarded 4-H Club of the Year. As a reward for earning Club of the Year, our club received a one hundred dollar check from the Winnebago County Foundation. Our club also received a state honor award in Community Service, recognizing the Blue Bonnets as one of […]

 
 

3 R’s Learning Materials Center celebrates grand opening, welcoming Santa Claus

3 R’s Learning Materials Center celebrates grand opening, welcoming Santa Claus

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Behind the doors of 3 R’s Learning Materials Center in Roscoe are educational opportunities that go beyond textbooks. On Saturday, Nov. 6 the store celebrated with a grand opening and a ribbon cutting. Owner Stacy Fry’s mother worked in early childhood; teaching in the Rockford School […]

 
 

Talcott Free Library celebrates reopening

Talcott Free Library celebrates reopening

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Talcott Free Library is a long time staple in the Rockton community. On Wednesday, Nov. 10 a long awaited Grand Reopening celebration welcomed everyone to see a completed expansion project; one that now allows more options for library patrons. Talcott Library Board President Gary Kovanda opened […]

 
 

Amazing Grace Church holds special dedication of new church building

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Pastor Burrow welcomed members of Amazing Grace to their new building on Oct. 31. The service included an official dedication of the building with a nice meal following.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Amazing Grace Lutheran Church is committed to its mission of connecting people to Jesus, growing in faith and serving his ministry. On Oct. 31, 2021 the 76 member congregation celebrated by opening doors to a new church building in South Beloit. This new location sits at […]

 
 
 
 
 
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