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By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – “The more that you read, the more things you will know. The more that you learn the more places you’ll go.” Familiar words from the popular Dr. Seuss book – Oh, The Places You’ll Go! Theodor Geisel wrote 60 books under the pseudonym Dr. […]
CHICAGO – Running up 94 flights of stairs in one of the nation’s tallest buildings may not be everyone’s idea of a relaxing Sunday afternoon, but 28 people from NorthPointe Wellness in Roscoe recently completed the Hustle Up the Hancock in Chicago for the sixth year. The event, held on […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter ROSCOE – Village President Dave Kreinke and village trustees held a “town meeting” Feb. 22 at the Kinnikinnick School for residents looking to get answers or clarification on where the village is heading. Kreinke said this is the first of several meetings he would like to […]
By Marianne Mueller- Reporter SHIRLAND – Shirland School’s stage was full of the finest entertainment on Tuesday evening, Feb.16 as students performed songs, dance routines, and excerpts from the musical, “The Little Mermaid Jr.” The talent show was sponsored by the Shirland 2015-2016 Student Council under the direction of Mrs. […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Men joined together in two hours of fun for a good cause on Friday evening, Feb. 19 at Men’s Night Out. The Rockton Sanctuary spa welcomed guests who took time to relax and to catch up in between participating in sports trivia, enjoying refreshments, […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter DEKALB – The Hononegah Lady Indians were issued the No. 2 seed, when the Girl’s Class 4A Basketball Tournament began, on Monday, Feb. 15. Being favored in their participating Sub-Sectional, the number-two seed was favored to win the Rockford East Regional Title. On Thursday, Feb. 18, […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Pride is written all over Brandon’s smiling face. Brandon is a hard worker and loved by everyone at Rookies Pub and Grill in Rockton. He is just one of the success stories of Hononegah High School’s (HHS) Vocational Internship Program, a multi-course program that […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter MACHESNEY PARK – It was party time at Forest Ridge Events Center, 11189 Forest Hills Road, Thursday evening, Feb. 11. After three years of planning, compromising and working together, members of the Roscoe and Rockton Chambers came together to celebrate the creation of the Stateline Chamber […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Hononegah High School (HHS) senior Shaylar Brunell signed a letter of intent to play football for the Mustangs of Southwest Minnesota State University in Marshall, Minn. The university is a Division II school. HHS Athletic Director Steve Cofoid said Brunell played basketball and football […]
By Margaret Downing Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Commissioners approved several ordinances at the Feb. 1 South Beloit City Council meeting, including issuance of a Retail Liquor Dealer’s license for the Holtz-Hirst American Legion Post No. 288. The facility is relocating from Blackhawk Blvd. to Dorr Road and had requested that […]
