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Macktown Lions Club teams up with Windsor Pizza Parlor, Rockford Speedway in support of GiGi’s Playhouse

Macktown Lions Club teams up with Windsor Pizza Parlor, Rockford Speedway in support of GiGi’s Playhouse

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 […]

 
 

Custom made horses at heart of upcoming Rockton fire, police raffle

Custom made horses at heart of upcoming Rockton fire, police raffle

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 […]

 
 

Commemoration Ceremony recognizes the 18th anniversary of 9/11 attack

Commemoration Ceremony recognizes the 18th anniversary of 9/11 attack

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 […]

 
 

Greek revival, other architectural styles featured on fourth historical walking tour

Greek revival, other architectural styles featured on fourth historical walking tour

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 […]

 
 

Robotics Team helps bring gift of mobility to local disabled boy

Robotics Team helps bring gift of mobility to local disabled boy

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 […]

 
 

Roscoe Rockton Lions Jr. Indians football , cheer kicks off new season in style

Roscoe Rockton Lions Jr. Indians football , cheer kicks off new season in style

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 […]

 
 

Elev815 pays a visit to Main Street Meats in Roscoe

Elev815 pays a visit to Main Street Meats in Roscoe

By Jean Seegers REPORTER The Elevators, members of Elev815, along with their guests, visited Main Street Meats, on Thursday, Aug. 15, where they met owners Amy and Jim King and their son Matt. The 6,000 sq. Ft store that is located at 9515 N. Second St. in Roscoe. Matt led […]

 
 

Illinois Legislators, media learn about the wonders of nature at Nygren Wetland

Illinois Legislators, media learn about the wonders of nature at Nygren Wetland

By Jean Seegers REPORTER Sandhill cranes, river otters, bald eagles, American white pelicans and dickcissels are among the hundreds of animal species that have returned to the wetlands, grasslands and woodlands at Nygren Wetland Preserve. In addition, many species of wild flowers and grasses have returned to the area. The […]

 
 

Rockton residents gather for mega block party on National Night Out

Rockton residents gather for mega block party on National Night Out

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton residents January Fry and Cory Magnus collaborated to bring a mega block party to a Rockton neighborhood in conjunction with the 2019 National Night Out. Neighbors in the areas west of Blackhawk Blvd., north of Union St. and those in the North Center Street and […]

 
 

Mud volleyball raises funds for Epilepsy Foundation

Mud volleyball raises funds for Epilepsy Foundation

By Jean Seegers REPORTER The mud started flying early at Riverside Park in Roscoe on Saturday morning, Aug 3. Team members were on the courts at 7:30 a.m., dressed for a day of wet and dirty volleyball. The annual Epilepsy Foundation of North/Central Illinois, Iowa and Nebraska Mud Volleyball fundraiser […]

 
 
 
 
 
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