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ROCKTON – The Old Stone Church, 101 E. Union St., Rockton, will host the 2016 Northern Illinois Police Memorial Service at 7 p.m. on Thursday, May 12. This is the first time in several years that the service has been held outside the city of Rockford. There were 128 […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter LENA – The 2016 spring sports season is about over for the South Beloit Lady Sobos. The playoffs begin in a little over a week and the Lady Sobos are still looking for ways to improve, following a 12-2 loss to the Lena-Winslow Lady Panthers […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON = Hononegah students had the opportunity to get a jump on business opportunities in the area, whether as a summer intern or future career during the sixth annual Future Business Leaders of America (FLBA)job and career fair on April 21. HHS students had the opportunity […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Janet Lynn holds a special place in people’s hearts and carries a rich love and fondness of where her ice skating career began. A line formed inside and expanded out the door of the Rockton Township Historical Society Green Street Museum as hundreds […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON TWP. – Jack Cook was appointed as the meetings moderator at this year’s annual Town meeting at the Rockton Township offices. Rockton Village President, Dale Adams asked that the Township give consideration of helping the Village regarding green space and future bike paths. “The […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The grounds at Macktown Living History and Education Center were studded with white tents, and teepees as visitors wended their way down the pathways and encampments during the Gathering at Macktown on Saturday, April 3 and Sunday, April 24. Stephen Mack and his wife […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – At the April 18 South Beloit City Council meeting, commissioners voted to approve a change order for the 2016 Sanitary Sewer Lateral Improvements. A number of residents affected by the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency consent decree from 2012, who need new lines run […]
STATELINE – Stateline Mass Transit District (SMTD) took delivery of five new medium duty, handicapped accessible buses last Thursday morning, April 21. The buses are made possible under a State of Illinois 2014 Capital Vehicle Procurement grant for expansion of service. The buses will be temporarily stored at the Beloit […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – A public hearing was held prior to the regular Roscoe Board of Trustees meeting and Committee of the Whole meeting on Tuesday evening, April 19. The hearing was conducted to allow interested persons to speak for or against vacation of an unapproved public alley […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – A new business is opening doors to imagination. Something fun and special can be found at 11361 Main St. in Roscoe is Board & Brush Creative Studio. Inside a warm, comfortable and inviting atmosphere awaits visitors who welcome to bring snacks, desserts or beverages […]
