Roscoe Middle School students participate in Millionaire Reading Club By Jean Seegers REPORTER Sixth, seventh and eighth grade students in the RMS Millionaire Reading Club celebrated their achievements with an end of the school year breakfast a few weeks ago. The program encourages middle school students to read by participating […]
Rockton American Legion donates to Vets Roll By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Established on Oct. 13, 1932 The Rockton American Legions mission is stated as “The nation’s largest wartime Veterans service organization. The Legion is committed to mentoring youth and sponsorship of wholesome programs in communities while advocating patriotism and honor, […]
Stephen Mack Middle School students display talents at Fine Arts Festival By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Fine Arts of art and music were featured at Stephen Mack Middle School on Thursday evening, May 16. “We had a total of 550 projects this year; one per student,” said SMMS Art Teacher Jenessa […]
Teachers, staff recognized as ‘Super Heroes’ in Rockton School District By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Super Heroes come in all shapes, sizes. In the Rockton School District they come in the form of teachers and staff who help to shape the lives and futures of students. Celebrating those who give of […]
National Police Week event held in Roscoe By Margaret Downing REPORTER President John F. Kennedy designated May 15 as Peace Officers Memorial Day in 1962. On that calendar week now, May 15 is known as National Police Week to pay tribute and honor those law enforcement officers who have fallen […]
Stateline Chamber Women @ Work celebrate Derby Day 2019 By Jean Seegers REPORTER About 40 working ladies, many sporting elaborate, colorful and unique hats, gathered for the annual Stateline Chamber Women @ Work Derby Day luncheon, Friday afternoon, May 3. The event was held at North Pointe Wellness Center, 5605 […]
Eye catching art pieces showcased at Whitman Post, Rockton Grade School Art Show By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Students at Whitman Post Elementary were asked to “Think Big” as each had artwork on display that was both breathtaking and eye-catching on Wednesday, May 4. Students rose to the challenge to create […]
The Gathering draws visitors to Macktown despite the snowy weekend By Jean Seegers REPORTER Despite snow and cold temperatures over the weekend, reenactors pitched their tents, cooked their meals over a campfire and chatted with their neighbors and friends during The Gathering at Macktown. Visitors watched history unfold as the […]
STEM classes help kids develop skills for the future By Jean Seegers REPORTER After putting in a full day of first grade classes at Ledgewood School, a group of seven -year old students weren’t ready to call it quits. As part of the after-school STEM Program Entrepreneurship class, they had […]
Volunteer for nature at Burr Oak Valley Preserve Natural Land Institute will hold their annual Spring Community Service Day on Saturday, May 4, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Burr Oak Valley Preserve in Roscoe. May is Invasive Species Awareness Month in Illinois. Find out what invasive species […]