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South Beloit Police make arrests for armed robberies

South Beloit Police make arrests for armed robberies

SOUTH BELOIT – On May 30, at approximately 3:44 a.m., South Beloit Police were dispatched to the FasMart – 15766 Manchester Road for a robbery. The suspect left the store with an undisclosed amount of property. Assistance from the Winnebago County Sheriff’s Department K-9 unit (K-9 Deputy Metzler and Cliff) […]

 
 

Zoning issues up for discussion at Roscoe Village Board meeting

  By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – At the June 7, Committee of the Whole meeting, Trustees voted  4-2, not to re-appoint Michael Prosser to the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). Prosser was originally appointed by Village President Dave Krienke. During public comment, ZBA chairman Jay Durstock asked the board […]

 
 

Lions to deliver fun for Old Settlers Days

Lions to deliver fun for Old Settlers Days

ROCKTON —One of the area’s best music festivals, Old Settlers Days,will start today, June 16, and will last for four days. Old Settlers Days (OSD) will feature musical acts, parade, and 5K Run/Walk, as well as fairgrounds with great rides, food, and fireworks. The Main Stage musical acts are Dustin […]

 
 

Roscoe Middle School students are millionaires

Roscoe Middle School students are millionaires

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Para-professional Librarian Laurie Evans has taken the Accelerated Reading Program at Roscoe Middle School to a new level. This year, like the previous two years, Evans has encouraged the middle school students to read by participating the school’s Millionaire Club. As soon as the […]

 
 

Girl Scout Ashley Sherwood awarded Gold Award Scholarship

Girl Scout Ashley Sherwood awarded Gold Award Scholarship

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Ashley Sherwood graduated from Harlem High School with high honors last week. She spent most of her free-time sleeping the last month, the result of a bout with mononucleosis. Even so, she finished her last year at Harlem with a 4.0 grade point. Sherwood […]

 
 

Rhubarb lovers rewarded with tasty treats at Rockton Historical Society

Rhubarb lovers rewarded with tasty treats at Rockton Historical Society

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Rhubarb lovers have flocked to the Rockton Township Historical Society fund-raiser for many years. This year was no exception. Beginning promptly at 6 p.m., Monday May 23, lines started forming at the 529 Green Street location in Rockton. Historical Society members began baking the […]

 
 

Fallen comrades honored, remembered at Memorial Day parade and ceremony

Fallen comrades honored, remembered at Memorial Day parade and ceremony

  By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Those who sacrificed their lives while protecting and defending our country were honored during a Memorial Day parade and remembrance ceremony. Organized and led by the American Legion Walter Graham Post #332 Rockton’s Memorial Day parade started on Blackhawk Blvd. where a wreath […]

 
 

Exploring the natural world is fun at Family Nature Day

  ROCKTON – Natural Land Institute (NLI) invites families, individuals and groups to Family Nature Day on Saturday, June 25, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at their 721-acre wildlife refuge, Nygren Wetland Preserve (3190 W. Rockton Road, Rockton, Ill.) You may start at any time and be sure to allow […]

 
 

Rockton River Market kicks off summer season of fun, food, music

Rockton River Market kicks off summer season of fun, food, music

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Families carrying picnic baskets, folding chairs and blankets found a spot in Settlers Park for a few hours of music, shopping, stocking up on fresh produce and visiting with friends during the first River Market of the summer. Music lover young and old danced […]

 
 

2016 Hononegah High School Scholarship Awards Night

2016 Hononegah High School Scholarship Awards Night

By Jean Seegers Reporter Hononegah Community High School Board President David Kurlinkus and Principal Eric Flohr welcomed family and friends of scholarship recipients to the 2016 Scholarship Awards Night, Thursday, May 19. Scholarships from businesses, organizations, community and family foundations and education associations were presented to the graduates. Prairie Hill […]

 
 
 
 
 
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