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Roscoe Rockton Junior Indians begin new football season

Roscoe Rockton Junior Indians begin new football season

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Coaches, football players, cheer squads, friends and family of the Roscoe, Rockton Junior Indians organization celebrated the opening of a new season on Aug. 8 at The Rockton Sports Complex. Andy Gannon kept the excitement of the day’s action rolling as the events announcer. […]

 
 

South Beloit corn boil allows future opportunities for Fireman’s Association

South Beloit corn boil allows future opportunities for Fireman’s Association

By Marianne Mueller Reporter SOUTH BELOIT – Perfect weather allowed for a full day of family fun at the annual Corn Boil at South Beloit City Park on Saturday, Aug. 22. Young visitors could ride a mechanical bull, jump in bounce houses, play bag toss games, or have their faces […]

 
 

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

Art and home-made pies highlighted annual Hononegah Woman’s Club Art Fair

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – The 45th annual Hononegah Women’s Club Art Fair in Village Park on Sunday, Aug. 16, satisfied art and craft enthusiasts as well as home-made pie lovers. Dr. Joan Kole, chairman and President of Hononeagh Women’s Club said the art fair is the only fundraiser […]

 
 

GLENN TERRY Rockton School District names new superintendent

GLENN TERRY  Rockton School District names new superintendent

ROCKTON – At its August meeting, the Board of Education of Rockton School District 140, named long term principal, Glenn Terry as its new superintendent. Mr. Terry will assume full superintendent responsibilities after winter break during January 2016. Until that time, Terry will serve in the dual roles of assistant […]

 
 

Roscoe Police Dept. partners with Life Church to celebrate National Night Out

Roscoe Police Dept. partners with Life Church to celebrate National Night Out

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Corporal Billy Weston of the Roscoe Police Department has been instrumental in putting together National Night Out for the last five years.  Each year since 1981, police departments throughout the country have sponsored the community-building block party to promote safety, better communication and partnerships […]

 
 

Playing in the mud for a good cause at annual mud volleyball tournament in Roscoe

Playing in the mud for a good cause at annual mud volleyball tournament in Roscoe

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE = Thirty two years ago the first Mud Volleyball Tournament, benefitting the not-for- profit Epilepsy Foundation took place. It was held in a small field near the Roscoe Library. The fundraising event was the brainchild of Vic Verni, former Executive Director of the Epilepsy Foundation. […]

 
 

Grand Finale for summer reading fun at Talcott Library

Grand Finale for summer reading fun at Talcott Library

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Maggie Erdman, “Maggie-nificent”, was center stage at Talcott’s “Read to the Rhythm” Summer Reading Program, Thursday afternoon, July 30. The young magician entertained an exuberant audience of children and parents with a blend of music, a little dancing, “magical” tricks and just plain silliness. […]

 
 

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 awarded Eagle Scout ranking

Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 awarded Eagle Scout ranking

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – It takes perseverance, maturity, hard work and discipline to attain the rank of Eagle Scout. Only 2 percent of Boy Scouts in America go on to attain the Eagle Scout status. Three members of Boy Scout Troop 619 – Tyler Kerch, Aaron Jolly and […]

 
 

Rockton Village receives input and ideas on updating comprehensive plan

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Respectful dialogue flowed during a brainstorming session at the Rockton Municipal Center on Saturday, July 18. Residents, Trustees, Village President, Dale Adams, Planning Commission chair, Todd Byxbe, community leaders and area volunteers joined in a lively brainstorming session. The targeted subject of the meeting […]

 
 

Rockton Dental Care offers ‘Dentistry from the Heart,’ providing free dental care

Rockton Dental Care offers ‘Dentistry from the Heart,’ providing free dental care

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Dental care is expensive these days, especially if you don’t have dental insurance.  Dr. Kenneth O’Brien, owner of Rockton Dental Care, and hundreds of dental professionals around the world have been providing care for people in need through “Dentistry from the Heart,” a world-wide […]

 
 
 
 
 
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