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By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Christmas Walk promises fun for the whole family. Organized by Tricia Diduch and run through the Village of Rockton this popular three-day event is returning Dec. 6 through the 8th. Santa first arrives on Friday at the Advia Credit Union. Little ones will have the […]
SUBMITTED PHOTO The Herald The Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department would like to thank Peggy and her “secret helpers” for taking care of our firefighters on shift this Thanksgiving Day with a great tasting homemade dinner. Thanks for taking time to take care of us!
After just two months of fundraising by the Roscoe Township Historical Society, restoration of the Robert J. Cross Homestead at 4562 Hononegah Road will officially began on Nov. 20, 2019 with the removal and replacement of just more than 2,000 square feet of roofing material. This important phase of the […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Luis Roldan is keeping a close eye on the squirrels around his home in Hodges Run in Roscoe. The pesky critters have eaten their way through countless strings of Christmas lights in the huge holiday display he has lovingly created over the last 13 years. Rain […]
ROCKTON FD PHOTO The Herald The Rockton Fire Protection District received a $1,000.00 grant award from Illinois American Water. Over 90 Illinois fire departments received grant awards totaling over $88,000. Monies received will be allocated toward the purchase of a multi gas detection device. The fire district and community is […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Each year, Veterans Day is celebrated on Nov. 11. The date commemorates the signing of the armistice ending World War I. Formerly known as Armistice Day, the name was changed to Veterans Day and was designated a national holiday in 1938. The special day is set […]
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 […]
Remembering the late Johanna Koslofski By Jean Seegers REPORTER Johanna Koslofski was a well-known face in the Stateline area. She and her husband Jerry and their two sons moved to from Decatur, Ill, to Rockford in the early 1970’s. While living in Rockford, she worked for Whitehead Realtors. The family […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER The sights and sounds of children laughing and playing on the brand new playground equipment at Chicory Ridge Park was music to the ears of hundreds of families living in the family-oriented subdivision. It was a long time coming. Homeowners have been petitioning for a place […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER “The Great Gatsby” was the theme of this year’s annual Stateline Chamber Casino Night. Friday, Nov. 1. Members and guests took a page right out of the Roaring 20’s. The ladies piled on the sequins and pearls and glitz as befitting a “flapper” of the time. […]
