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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Hononegah Community High School’s (HCHS) HOPE Foundation – (Hononegah Opportunities for Public Education) celebrated America’s pastime on Saturday. Oct. 23. The evening was full of fun and laughter. When entering the American Center, (American Legion) HCHS students offered guests Cracker Jacks, complete with a toy surprise […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Parents packed the Hononegah high school’s library on Wednesday evening, Oct. 20. A trailer sat in the parking lot reading, “UNMASK OUR CHILDREN. Inside signs had the same message or read, “I don’t co-parent with JB.” Brayden Smith and Joseph Kasel received recognition for being named […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton Township took care of various businesses matters at their Oct. 13 meeting. Chris Doering was given permission to add content he sees fit to be placed on the Townships website which is a work in progress. Township Clerk, Judi Gurney will assist in running the […]
By Christopher Johnson REPORTER This past week Hononegah moved to 8-0 on the season and assured it will be home on Oct. 29 when the 2021 Class 7A State Playoffs open. The NIC-10 leading Indians have to finish strong first and that is expected to happen this Friday night in […]
