Summerpalooza
ROCKTON PD PHOTO The Herald Rockton Police Sgt. Helser and Officer Slack stopped by Summerpalooza last weekend.
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 […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Settlers Park welcomed mega sized crowds to take in four days of fun from June 13-16. Event organizers were joined by an all volunteer committee. The Rockton Lions Club works closely with the Village of Rockton, Rockton Fire Protection District, Rockton Village Public Works Department and […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Pride began in June of 2023 after forming as a support system for all who are in the community of LGBTQ+ and allies. Reflecting back – A kick-off party was held at Rockton’s Village Green park on July 14 of 2023, following a virtual presentation […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Mr. Mike Rhines has taught in the Prairie Hill School District for the past 35 years, making a difference in the lives of students, faculty, staff, and the community since 1989. On May 16 Rhines celebrated retirement alongside fellow teacher, Kim Hatfield. Rhines is now in […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Cheers and applause filled the BMO Center in Rockford as Hononegah Community High School’s Class of 2024 entered into commencement on Saturday, May 25 at the BMO Center in Rockford. HCHS Principal Chad Dougherty gave a warm welcome. Under the direction of Carolyn Frieden the senior […]
On May 11, Bee Youtiful Sip and Stitchery’s new shop, which focuses on cross stitch, held their grand opening. They are located at 11447 2nd St., Suite 5, in Roscoe. As people enter the shop, there is a wall of framed pieces that were stitched by owner Brett […]
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