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By Bob Balgemann Reporter STATELINE – Roscoe’s boys bowling team rose one place in the standings during the Saturday final round and came in second at the state middle school bowling tournament in Joliet. Harlem’s girls were fifth after the preliminary round on Friday and remained there through Saturday’s finals. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe Boy Scout Benjamin Golter’s Court of Honor Eagle ceremony took place at a packed Roscoe Village Hall. “This is a truly great moment, and worthy of celebrating,” said Scout Master Mark Lamonica in a warm welcome. Dave Syverson, Jamie DeMatthew; Senior Accountant for […]
FREEPORT – May 5 is a special day – a day set aside by Congress known as the National Day of Prayer. Millions of Americans will be gathering at town halls, churches, post office flagpoles, and various venues to pray for their nation and their leaders. President George Washington was […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter ROCKTON – There have been a few things, of late, that have impacted the Hononegah football program. With change, comes new opportunity. Following a decision by the Hononegah Board of Education, Brian Zimmerman was promoted to full time, head coach, for the boys’ football team. In […]
ROCKTON – Plans for the Hononegah Athletic Dome have changed.As a result of the high cost of the planned Spot Repair and Temporary Inflation, as well as the past few months of weather-related damage to the fabric and cabling, the Dome will not be temporarily inflated to recover the contents. […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Representatives from Beloit Health Systems, area municipalities and NorthPointe Health and Wellness, 5605 E. Rockton Road, Roscoe, gathered on Wednesday, April 6, to break ground for a nearly 31,000 surgical center addition. Tim McKevett, President and CEO of Beloit Health Systems said it has […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Prairie Hill Elementary School students and staff are still bubbling over with excitement after their Principal Kevin Finnegan was presented with the Golden Apple Foundation – Puri Family Outstanding Principal of the Year Award on Tuesday, April 5. In honor of Finnegan’s achievement, teachers […]
ROSCOE – This year marks the 75th anniversary of the Young Artist Show, sponsored by the Rockford Art Museum. Each year the event showcases outstanding examples of student talent and the strength and diversity of art programs throughout the area. Opening day for the Young Artist Show is Sunday, April […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – The best of Gospel music is returning to the Hononegah High School Performing Arts Center. Hours of toe tapping, inspirational music will fill the room on Friday evening, April 15 at 6:30 p.m. This lively, fun and worthwhile event is organized by the Rockford […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Cassadee Pope and Hunter Hayes are two of the biggest names in today’s music. Each is among a list of impressive headliners appearing at the 2016 OSD festival June 16-19. This part of the musical line up only creates part of the excitement! Country […]
