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By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Based on an idea brought to life by Hannah Mayton Montgomery Financial Services, LLC organized a food drive for the Old Stone Church Food Pantry in Rockton. Food drive volunteers collected over 6,000 lbs. of non-perishable donations from the Rockton community on Saturday, Aug. 29. The […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Roscoe Police Chief Jamie Evans welcomed newly appointed Deputy Chief Sam Hawley following his virtual swearing-in ceremony during the Village meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 1. Hawley replaces former Deputy Chief Derek Lee who retired Aug. 31, after 22 years with the department. Hawley began his career […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Recently, not-for-profit organization Elev815 extended an invitation to members, families and friends to join them in a tour of the HD Jameson House in Rockton on Thursday evening, Aug. 27. Several dozen visitors had the opportunity to tour the stately home and sample tasty treats in […]
The members of the Rockton United Methodist Church never imagined that when they removed the pews from their Sanctuary back in October of 2019 that they would still be worshiping somewhere else in August. What would have been even harder to imagine back then is that there would be two […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER On Monday evening, Aug. 10 the Rockton American Legion Post #332 received special gifts and recognized members who have made a real difference at the Legion; both in the past year and in more recent years. Post Commander Jim Griffin welcomed everyone to the regular meeting […]
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Trustees Bart Munger, John Donahue and Al Bach performed a pinning and recognition ceremony July 27. Capt. John Donovan, Capt. Patrick Trollop and Kevin Briggs were promoted and pinned for a new full-time Battalion Chief Positions. Firefighters Sam McNames and Kyle Swanson were promoted and pinned to the […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Sunnyside is an appropriate name for the brand new, bright white and orange 7,208 square feet cannabis dispensary at 7000 First Ranger Dr, South Beloit. The building is located 1,000 feet from the Wisconsin border, where the sale of cannabis has not been legalized. It […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton resident Charmel Jacobs comes from a long line of family members who have served our country. On the fourth of July Jacobs organized a neighborhood parade including her children and grandchildren in an unforgettable holiday. As parade participants rode down the street proudly in decorated […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Cars were lined up down Shirland’s Main Street and in surrounding areas anxiously awaiting the return of fireworks after an 11-year absence on Sunday evening, July 5. While waiting attendees had options of listening to the band “When Pigs fly” who entertained from a truck. All […]
Jean Seegers photo The Herald Roscoe First Methodist Church has made Thursday evenings free ice cream night at their Main Street location. Anyone looking to cool off with a cool ice cream treat is invited to stop by the church parking lot any Thursday evening between 6:30 and 8 […]
