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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 […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Family was at the heart of a very special Quilts of Valor presentation at the Roscoe VFW, Post 2955. on Tuesday evening, April 5. VFW Auxiliary “Buddy Poppy” Chair and past President, Cathy Suchoski opened by saying, “Thank you Veterans, and your family members, the Auxiliary […]
Please be on the lookout for this vehicle. It is a 2016 silver Hyundai Elantra with damage on the driver’s side and passenger side door and a missing back driver’s hubcap. It was stolen last week and has been involved in several thefts of liquor. The car has fled officers […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Gail Johnson had a heart for teaching and for her community. She was a kind, gentle person who was well loved and respected by everyone who knew her. Johnson’s community roots ran deep. She was a student and graduate of Shirland Elementary School and was a […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hawick Street was the place where there was “No Fooling Around “on April 1. Rockton businesses teamed up to create a full evening of pure fun with no pranks being pulled. This first time event involved live action on Hawick Street. At After the Vine nice […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Spring events began with the Stateline business Expo on March 25 and 27. Nice crowds came out to visit with local representatives from a variety of businesses, local villages, towns or townships. Health and wellness operators, educators, politicians, non-profit organizations, and churches joined in the event […]
