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39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled community with magical holiday spirit

MARIANNE MUELLER PHOTO The Herald
	Dancers from Miss Andrea's Dance Factory sold baked goods and sang Christmas carols on Saturday.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton was filled with magical holiday spirit during the 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk, which started Dec.1 and concluded on Dec. 3. Settlers Park came alive with sounds of the season sung by The Willowbrook Middle School Choir. A Christmas tree, a nutcracker, and a gingerbread […]

 
 

Rockton Police Department welcomes new Deputy Chief

Rockton Police Department welcomes new Deputy Chief

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton welcomed a new Deputy Chief at the Nov. 21 Board of Trustees meeting. Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger thanked the Rockton Village Board for their continued support. He recognized everyone who was in attendance in support of Sgt. Justin Jobst’s promotion. Hollinger gave special recognition […]

 
 

Family rescued from apartment building fire

On Nov. 13 at 12:20 a.m., the Roscoe Police Department and Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department were dispatched to the 10100 block of Clearwing Lane, Roscoe. One Roscoe Police Sergeant and two Roscoe Patrol Officers were first to arrive on scene along with Deputies from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department. Upon first […]

 
 

Hononegah High School’s ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ earns standing ovation

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah Community High School’s Drama Department displayed great talent in Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream. An ensemble cast of 20 students worked under the direction of Mr. Christian Frieden and Assistant Director, Mrs. Carolyn Frieden. The HCHS Performing Arts Center was the place where the plays […]

 
 

Prairie Hill School District welcomed staff members past, present came together to the ‘Bleeding Blue to Bridge the Gap’ event

Prairie Hill School District welcomed staff members past, present came together to the ‘Bleeding Blue to Bridge the Gap’ event

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Prairie Hill School fifth grade teacher and Athletic Director Mike Rhines welcomed over 100 staff members from the past up through the present to the Prairie Hill School Districts “Bleeding Blue to Bridge the Gap” event on Saturday, Oct. 21 at Willowbrook Middle School. The focus […]

 
 

Rockton Fire Open house offered fun, education in fire safety

Rockton Fire Open house offered fun, education in fire safety

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Every day residents in Rockton have the knowledge  and confidence that the Rockton Fire Protection District is ready to handle emergency situations. The department responds to fire, medical, hazardous material response, and rescue emergencies. Public education is a very important part of the fire district’s mission. […]

 
 

Hononegah Community High School gave back through 2023 Homecoming events

Hononegah Community High School gave back through 2023 Homecoming events

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The tradition of window painting started on Saturday, Sept. 30, two weeks before the official start of the 2023 Hononegah Homecoming. Over 25 clubs produced artistic flare on windows of downtown Rockton businesses. The junior class cleaned the windows as a way to raise money for […]

 
 

Show stopping cars, bikes, and custom vehicles made Last Roar Car Show great success

Show stopping cars, bikes, and custom vehicles made Last Roar Car Show great success

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Bright sunshine and temperatures in the 70’s set the perfect scene for the Rockton Lions Last Roar Car Show on Sunday, Oct. 1. Show Stopping cars, specialty bikes and custom vehicles filled Settler’s Park with 190 participants, which was an increase of 50 more cars than […]

 
 

After losing everything as a teen, Nick Sommer from Roscoe, Ill. honors the firefighters and insurance company who helped his family rebuild

After losing everything as a teen, Nick Sommer from Roscoe, Ill. honors the firefighters and insurance company who helped his family rebuild

Seven years ago, 17-year-old Nick Sommer was unexpectedly called to the principal’s office in his hometown high school in Rockton, Ill. When he arrived, he found his father in tears. “It’s the first time I’d seen him cry,” remembered Nick. “Son, there’s been a fire. The house is gone. We’ve […]

 
 

Rockton Township reviews revised billboard sign lease, local business issues being resolved

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township Trustees revisited actions to be taken regarding a billboard that sits along Hwy. 2 in Rockton Township that is owned by LAMAR. Trustee Randy Johnson has negotiated a new contract with the new rate to begin in 2024 (though there were four years left […]

 
 
 
 
 
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