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By Jean Seegers REPORTER How will the legalization of recreational marijuana affect the Village of Roscoe? The question is becoming more relevant as Jan. 1, 2020, gets closer. About 25 Elev815 members and their guests gathered at Firehouse Pub in Roscoe, Thursday, Sept.5, to learn more about the benefits as […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER Stillman Valley beat back the Rock Falls Rockets on Friday, Sept. 20, 48-0, to win their fourth straight and remain locked in at the top in the Big Northern Conference. They share the position again this week with the Genoa-Kingston Cogs who also rolled their Big […]
By Chris Johnson REPORTER There is no doubt that this Friday night’s showdown between the Hononegah Indians and the Rockford Boylan Titans will be the game of the year. Courtesy of a 42-26 win over hard-charging Rockford East on Friday, Sept. 20, the Indians locked down their fourth win of […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Catchy children’ s music set the scene for fun as the Macktown Lions Club of Rockton teamed up with Windsor Pizza Parlor in Machesney Park, and the Rockford Speedway in support of GiGi’s Playhouse. Six hours of action filled the grounds of Windsor Pizza Parlor on […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Two stunning custom made rocking horses have been carefully crafted. Each is made out of plywood by Pastor Dan Herman of the Old Stone Church in Rockton, and both have been donated to become part of a raffle that is now in full swing in support […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Sept. 11, 2001, is a day that is burned into the hearts and souls of millions of Americans here and around the world. It’s been 18 years since terrorists flew planes into New York’s twin towers and the Pentagon in Washington DC. Another plane was diverted […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Volunteers from the Rockton Township Historical Society and Rockton Historic Preservation Commission led tours in part four of a six-part series. “We are in the Rockton National Historic District which was established in 1978 due to the significance of the high concentration of Greek Revival style […]
By Jean Seegers REPORTER Thanks in part to the Hononegah High School Robotics Team, seven-year old Jack Hughes has gained a degree of independence. Jack was born with Cerebral Palsy, which affects muscles throughout his body. Jack’s condition affects muscle tone and body control. Jack started first grade at Rockton […]
By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Proving they are ready for some football hundreds of youths was the focus of the 2019 Opening Day Ceremonies of the Roscoe Rockton Lions Jr. Indians Football on Sunday, Aug. 11. Fun music played in the background at Riverside Park in Roscoe setting an energetic mood […]
