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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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
ROSCOE – On Tuesday May 24, three seniors from Hononegah High School were awarded scholarships from the Stateline Chamber. Josyln Juhl, Erin Karg, and Ben Halom were each granted a scholarship of $500 to go towards their college educations. Stateline Ambassadors, along with the recipients and their families, were in […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Main Street and Broad Street in Roscoe were lined with children and adults for the annual Memorial Day Parade, Monday, May 30. Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops were among local groups marching in the parade. Flags of every size waved in remembrance of […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Every day heroes exist everywhere who never seek or expect any recognition. Those who care for others, serve, or protect on a daily basis were at the core of Rockton Sanctuary Spa’s third annual Dedicated to serve event on Sunday, May 15. “The […]
ROCKFORD — The former Winnebago County Purchasing Director was charged last week in federal court on two counts of theft from a program receiving federal funds. Sally A. Claassen, 57, of Roscoe, Ill., was an employee of Winnebago County from March 3, 1997, until she resigned on Sept. 11, […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKFORD – Purple and gold caps and gowns commemorated the graduation of 453 Hononegah High School students at BMO Harris Bank Center on Saturday, May 28. The Hononegah High School band played the processional music. Our National Anthem was sung in perfect harmony by the ILMEA […]
