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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 […]

 
 

Jack Lovejoy Memorial Outing raised $13,231, expanding future scholarship opportunities

Jack Lovejoy Memorial Outing raised $13,231, expanding future scholarship opportunities

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Nineteen teams, a total of 77 players, came together at the fifth annual Jack Lovejoy Memorial Outing on Saturday, Sept. 9 at Macktown Golf Course. The event was held in remembrance of Jack Lovejoy, a Hononegah High School alumni who remained a strong community supporter and […]

 
 

Rockton Police Association Blues and BBQ event produced education, fun for a good cause

Rockton Police Association Blues and BBQ event produced education, fun for a good cause

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The Rockton Police Association’s Blues and BBQ drew a nice crowd on Wednesday evening, Sept. 6 at Settlers Park. Blues and BBQ’s was the brainchild of Village President John Peterson when he served as a Trustee. Peterson approached the Police Department, Village and the Rockton Lions […]

 
 

Rockton Police take quick action to save a life, new officer welcomed to Rockton Police Department

By Marianne Mueller Reporter As friends, family, community and fellow officers looked on, Officer Matthew Baade took the oath of office being  sworn in by Village Clerk Christina Stewart. He was warmly welcomed into the Rockton Police Department at the Rockton Village Board of Trustees meeting on Tuesday evening, Aug. […]

 
 

Rockton American Legion Rifle Squad 60th annual Corn Boil welcomes non-stop crow

By Marianne Mueller Reporter A non-stop flow of friends, families and community entered the Rockton Center, (American Legion) on Sunday, Aug. 6 to support great works of the Walter Graham American Legion Post #332 at the 2023 corn boil. This year marks the 60th of this popular tradition brought to […]

 
 

National Jr. Honor Society applicant collects 170 pairs of Second Chance Sports Shoes

National Jr. Honor Society applicant collects 170 pairs of Second Chance Sports Shoes

By Marianne Mueller Reporter When the 2023-2024 school year starts Nathan Schmidt is going to be entering seventh grade as a student at Stephen Mack Middle School. Schmidt spent part of his summer achieving a goal of helping other young people through a special project. Schmidt’s mom Tammy and his […]

 
 
 
 
 
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