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SOUTH BELOIT – After analyzing the workload reports from last year, Santa felt more scout elves were needed to manage his naughty and nice list. The elves suggested having representatives in libraries across the country. A presence in libraries would allow them to find children of all ages. Many, many […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Santa arrived in Rockton on Friday night to the Advia Credit Union as little ones shared Christmas wishes. This event kicked off the Rockton Christmas walk. Families chose a favorite breakfast spot to start Saturday off on the right track. At the American Center […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – For the fifth year in a row, there will be no increase in property tax for Roscoe residents. At the Dec. 1, Village meeting, trustees approved the Appropriation Ordinance for 2016. A portion of the budget will be used for consulting services for the […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe’s annual Christmas parade and party at Village Hall got underway Saturday evening, Nov. 28. The colorful parade down Main Street featured several floats, scout troops and, of course, Santa and his reindeer. Santa rode in his sleigh, pulled by Harlem-Roscoe Firemen dressed as […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – There is a quote on the wall in Jason Brunke’s classroom at Hononegah High School that reads “The Best Way to Predict the Future is to Create It.” The quote is attributed to Peter Drucker, American management consultant, educator and author. Students in the […]
ROCKTON – In Mid-October, Rockton residents Eric and Rebecca Baker contacted Rockton Police Deputy Chief Hollinger. Eric owns EB Mechanical in Loves Park. EB Mechanical is a commercial heating and air conditioning company based in Loves Park. www.eb-mech.com/ Eric wanted to show his appreciation of the Rockton Police Department by […]
ROSCOE – NorthPointe Health and Wellness is doubling the fun this year. NorthPointe Health and NorthPointe Terrace are teaming up to bring you and your family an evening of holiday fun in two different buildings. The campus is hosting an Anniversary Celebration on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 4:30 to 7 […]
The Stateline area’s original downtown Christmas celebration continues the holiday tradition. ROCKTON –The Stateline Chamber is proud to bring the 31st Annual Rockton Christmas Walk – Presented by Gary J. Bach Agency – to Rockton’s famously beautiful downtown district. Over the years this event has grown and become a family […]
ROSCOE – Harlem Roscoe Firefighters were dispatched at 12:58am on Nov. 6 for a house fire at 8438 Elevator Road. Upon arrival of first units there were severe fire conditions found on the first floor of a two story single family residence. Additional assistance was requested from MABAS. There were five […]
By Chris Johnson Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Even though the 2015 football season at South Beloit High School didn’t turn out as well as many sports fans would have liked, as the Sobos fell in their season finale, 56-0 to Freeport Aquin, there still appears to be hope as the […]
