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By Jean Seegers Reporter Sheltering in place has not been an easy situation for many families these days. Parents and children are learning that it’s a little bit like a forced summer vacation, but not as fun. The kids are getting restless. Students and teachers won’t be going back to […]
The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Protection District #1 is celebrating 80 years of service throughout 2020. On April 4th, 1940, the old Roscoe Fire Department became a fire district. The department strives to lead the pack with extensive training and the latest state-of–the-art gear, and equipment. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin reminisces, “It […]
In less than two weeks, a cadre of volunteers have made and donated more than 500 face masks to local medical and essential organizations across the stateline area. A simple social media post, combined with the reach of an established Facebook group, Winnebago, Ill. Community Group, has galvanized folks from […]
harlem-roscoe fd photo The Herald Harlem-Roscoe Firefighters responded to wires down call on Broad St. on March 13. Seems a garbage truck got tangled up in some power lines. Com Ed was called and was quickly on scene.
Shows continuous quality improvement commitment to children in Roscoe Stepping Stones Child’s Center Roscoe received the Silver Circle of Quality designation from ExceleRate Illinois, the state’s new quality recognition and improvement system for early learning and development providers. “Every early learning and development provider who participates in ExceleRate Illinois makes […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter The Roscoe, Rockton and South Beloit School Districts are known for their outstanding teachers and academic excellence. Every year one or more teachers from Stateline area schools are among those selected from throughout Winnebago and Boone counties to receive the prestigious Golden Apple Award for Excellence […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Rockton, Roscoe, and Machesney Park are all asking voters to approve a proposed road referendum on March 17, 2020. South Beloit is also attempting to get the same referendum on the ballot. Voters will be asked, “Shall the Village of Rockton, Illinois for expenditure on roadway […]
Hononegah High School to present Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat The music department is excited to be getting rehearsals and preparations underway for the upcoming spring musical comedy Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat! The show is directed by Amy Jensen, choreographed by Kristy Neumer and costumed by Rebecca […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter Michael Schultz (Citizens for a Healthy Community) and Laura Rodriguez gave an informal presentation to Roscoe Trustees at the Feb. 19 Village meeting supporting the mental Health referendum that will appear on the ballot, March 17. Schultz said the goal of the Mental Health referendum is […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter Every year the Stateline Chamber recognizes great works and contributions of businesses or an indivdual who have gone above and beyond in volunteerism or by taking supportive measures. Eight winners were awarded from a nice variety of finalists; each chosen based on public input. Criteria to […]
