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Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites the public to attend a Public Opening Event at their William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve in Rockton on Thursday, Sept. 26. The open house will be 4 to 6:30 p.m. Event parking and check in will be at Woodlands Park, corner of Falcon Point […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton welcomed the Talcott family who reunited on Aug. 3 where they started the day with a visit to the Rockton Township Historical Society (RTHS) that morning. This event was one of many that the family celebrated from Aug. 1-4. RTHS President Marilyn Mohring recognized special […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Anthony Barlow, (known as Tony) was a son, brother, friend, and a hard worker. He shared his love of Frank Sinatra with those he loved. He was said to be like a brother to many friends and neighbors. Tony was young, but wise beyond his years. […]
Event hosted 33 Midwest teams while giving back locally The Rock River Robotics Off-season Competition (R2OC) held their 12th annual R2OC on July 27 at the Rock Valley College PE Center. A premier STEM event produced by volunteers and generously supported by titanium sponsors Collins Aerospace, PCI Pharma Services […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Roscoe Gardening Club has been spreading joy to the residents of North Pointe Terrace Assisted Living in Roscoe, through loving hands by creating and delivering Bodacious Bouquets. Plans are to keep up this cheerful action throughout the month of July. Each week six club members […]
ROCKTON PD PHOTO The Herald Rockton Police Sgt. Helser and Officer Slack stopped by Summerpalooza last weekend.
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Family fun is coming to Viking Lanes in South Beloit on Saturday, July 20 as Fire departments from Shirland, Rockton, and Roscoe prepare to turn up the heat on their competition at the 2024 Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Rib Fest. Try your favorite ribs, each made from special […]
Harlem will have a tough opening and ending stretch in Jim Morrow’s first season of his second tenure as football coach. The IHSA released the football schedules this week. The Huskies open the season on the road at Belvidere on August 30, which hasn’t won as many as four games […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Kicking off the Fourth of July celebrations, the Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the “Shirland Freedom Festival” on Saturday, June 29. Music was heard from the talented band. “The Dirt Road Rebels.” Food trucks, and craft vendors filled the grounds. Stunning fireworks filled the […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Members of various boards were reappointed at the Village of Rockton Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening, June 18. Brent Murray and Diana Weiser were reappointed to the Planning Commission. Each will serve a five-year term. Murray is currently the Chair of the commission. Leta […]
