The Herald

New school season starting, historical and fun events on the horizon

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township Historical Society brings the best of historical education to the forefront on a daily basis. To help fund needs at the Green Street Carriage House Museum they host a variety of fundraisers year round. The next event is a Garage/Yard sale on Friday, Aug. […]

 
 

Rockton Township changes name on former Greater Rockton Centre, future improvements, renovations planned

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Township has overseen needed renovations and improvements inside and on the grounds of the building known formerly as “The Greater Rockton Centre,” on Main Street. Recently the center was renamed, “Rockton Township Center.” The reason for the name change was to identify who owns the […]

 
 

Talcott Free Library moving forward with Q&A with Drag Queen in virtual format

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton streets were partially closed down on Monday evening, June 26 as residents and organized groups gathered at the Greater Township Center. In question was whether or not Talcott Library should host a Q&A with a local drag Queen named Krystal Ball. The idea for the […]

 
 

Getting dirty helps keep Rockford clean

Getting dirty helps keep Rockford clean

Keep Northern Illinois Beautiful (KNIB) announces the annual Mud Volleyball Tournament sponsored by Martin Exteriors. This fundraising event will be held at Riverside Park, 100 River Dr. in Roscoe, Ill. on Saturday, Aug. 5, and registration is still open. Play begins at 8 a.m. and continues until we have a […]

 
 

Wine & Brew at the Wetland supports Nygren Wetland Preserve

Wine & Brew at the Wetland is a unique outdoor summer event that benefits the ongoing management of Nygren Wetland Preserve, a 721-acre wildlife refuge located in Rockton, Ill., 3190 W. Rockton Road, and Natural Land Institute’s largest preserve. Wine & Brew at the Wetland will be held on the […]

 
 

Officer Cure, Sergeant Jobst celebrated, recognized by Rockton Village for 20 years of service

Officer Cure, Sergeant Jobst celebrated, recognized by Rockton Village for 20 years of service

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton’s Village Board celebrated and recognized 20 years of dedicated service from Officer Penny Cure and Sergeant Justin Jobst during the June 20 meeting. As family, friends and the community looked on Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger gave a background of both honorees. “Officer Cure and […]

 
 

Summer fun offered in a variety of ways

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER The welcome mat to summer fun has been rolled out in the stateline. On Wednesday, June 7 the Rockton River Market opened in Settlers Park, complete with a nice variety of vendors, along with “Music in the Park.” One of the evening’s highlights was the introduction […]

 
 

Hononegah Community High School Students earn Honors

Hononegah Community High School Students earn Honors

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Hononegah High School students earned honors on Monday evening, May 15. The Performing Arts Center stage was a place to celebrate student accomplishments in academics, athletics, sportsmanship, music, leadership and community service. HCHS Principal Chad Dougherty gave a warm welcome, and addressed students. “I want what […]

 
 

Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures

Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Promising words toward prosperous futures were sent to Hononegah Community High graduates on Saturday, May 27, 2023, at the BMO Harris Bank Center in Rockford during the commencement of the Class of 2023. Wearing purple gowns with gold sashes and matching caps, 461 students entered as […]

 
 

Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

Northern Illinois Police remembered in special service

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Family, friends and loved ones came together on Wednesday evening, May 17 at Riverside Community Church in Machesney Park. The purpose of this meaningful service was to remember members of law enforcement who lost their lives in the line of duty. The Northern Illinois The Multi-Jurisdictional […]

 
 
 
 
 
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