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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
