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Students exceed fun run goals, Principals camp on roof as reward

Students exceed fun run goals, Principals camp on roof as reward

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Every year students at Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School take part in a “Fun Run” which is set to raise money for the PTO. This opens doors for teachers to apply for grants to purchase flexible seating, new novels or other items or experiences […]

 
 

Damage assessment, recovery cleanup underway following Chemtool fire

By Jean Seegers Reporter The Winnebago County Health Dept. (WCHD) has lifted the one-mile evacuation caution zone around Chemtool and declared it is now safe for residents to return home. On the morning of June 15, a devastating fire erupted at Chemtool Inc, 1165 Prairie Hill Rd. in Rockton, sending […]

 
 

Roscoe Board looking to fill several employment vacancies

By Jean Seegers  Reporter A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Village Board meeting, Tuesday evening, June 15. The hearing was to discuss an annexation agreement of a 63.78-acre parcel of land owned by Wayne K Lensing.  The land is located at 13935 Metric Road, in Roscoe. […]

 
 

Chemtool plant in Rockton burns, send black smoke for miles

Chemtool plant in Rockton burns, send black smoke for miles

By Melanie Bradley Editor A massive fire broke out at the Chemtool plant in Rockton on Prairie Hill Road at about 6:45 a.m. on Monday morning. Rockton Fire Chief Kirk Wilson said when firefighters arrived on the scene, fire was already shooting through the roof, and that there was no […]

 
 

Roscoe VFW Post 2955 pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom

Roscoe VFW Post 2955 pay tribute to those who fought for our freedom

By Jean Seegers Reporter A solemn tribute honoring the men and women who defended America during war-time dating back to the Civil War was held at the Roscoe Cemetery on Memorial Day, May 31. VFW Post 2955 Commander Rubin Hernandez welcomed community members and thanked them for honoring the men […]

 
 

Hononegah High School honors top 2020-2021 scholastic students

Hononegah High School graduate Maximus Ehrlich (between his parents) holds his award of excellence in Physics following the Honors Night at the PAC on May 17.

By Jean Seegers Reporter The Hononegah Community High School Honors Night Program was held Monday evening, May 17.  This year’s group of students who excel were welcomed and congratulated by Principal Chad Dougherty. Proud parents, family members teachers and friends were seated in the audience at the PAC. Athletic Director […]

 
 

Hononegah High School students receive scholarships

Hononegah High School students receive scholarships

By Marianne Mueller Reporter As background music played photos flashed across a screen featuring students from Hononegah Community High School. Each student shown was a scholarship winner; receiving well-earned accolades on Thursday evening, May 13. Essays, academic achievements and community service plus future plans were factored in to those chosen […]

 
 

Signs up, cautioning residents about start of Alpine Road project

By Bob Balgemann Reporter Message boards are going up, reminding residents, businesses and visitors that one of the village’s biggest road projects – improvements to Alpine Road – is about to begin. Construction should commence on or before June 1 and be completed early in October, except for traffic signal […]

 
 

Outgoing Rockton Village President, Trustees recognized for years of service

Outgoing Rockton Village President, Trustees recognized for years of service

By Marianne Mueller Reporter In back-to-back meetings on Tuesday evening, May 4 the Village of Rockton recognized years of service by outgoing Village President, Dale Adams who is retiring after 20 years plus two Trustees. Trustees approved two different liquor licenses; one for Red Barn Golf Course, and another for […]

 
 

Residents, visitors reflect on what makes Rockton charming

By Marianne Mueller Reporter Recently Rockton was named one of 10 “Most Charming Towns in Illinois, earning the number four spot on a compiled list. Galena ranked number one. Reasons listed for being chosen included buildings dating back to the 1800’s the Dairyhaus and Blackhawk Farms Raceway in South Beloit. […]

 
 
 
 
 
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