The Herald

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 […]

 
 

Hanz Brew Fest makes its debut at Settlers Park in Rockton

Hanz Brew Fest makes its debut at Settlers Park in Rockton

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Thirty breweries offed a taste of nearly 100 craft beers during the first annual Hanz Brew Fest held at Settlers Park in Rockton, July 11. Beer enthusiasts lined up for samples and enjoyed food from local vendors while listening to live music by Olivia […]

 
 

Talcott library director to retire in August

Talcott library director to retire in August

ROCKTON – Talcott Free Library announces the retirement of Library Director Bonnie Estrada at the end of August, 2015. Bonnie has been a valuable asset to the library for many years and accepted her role as Director in 1986. Please join us in extending best wishes to Bonnie at a […]

 
 

Roscoe Trustees vote against S&H Nursery request to annex into the Village

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – A public hearing was held July 7, prior to the regular Roscoe Village Board meeting. The hearing was in regard to Jamie Swanson, owner of S&H Nursery ,requesting her property, located at 5956 McCurry Road be annexed into the Village of Roscoe.  Swanson was […]

 
 

Townsquare Media announces Brews and BBQ featuring Bret Michaels

Townsquare Media announces  Brews and BBQ featuring Bret Michaels

ROCKTON– Townsquare Media, in partnership with Rockton’s Lions Club, announced last weeka new special food and music event, Brews and BBQ, will take place at Settlers Park on Saturday, Sept. 5. Brews and BBQalso has announced multi-platinum global superstar, Bret Michaels as the music headliner with two additional local acts […]

 
 

Rockton Fire Department is recipient of pet oxygen masks

Rockton Fire Department is recipient of pet oxygen masks

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROCKTON – Losing a pet can be a devastating experience. Unlike humans, pets instinctually look for a hiding place for protection during a fire, while humans instinctively escape a fire by running out of a burning building. Pets are usually left to fend for themselves while […]

 
 

Hononegah School Board Meeting

By Bob Trott Reporter ROCKTON – Multiple topics were presented by schools and municipalities at the annual joint meeting that preceded a Hononegah School Board regular meeting Wednesday, June 17. Opening the joint session was Kelli Freedlund, superintendent of Kinnikinnick School. She said recent negotiations with teachers were successful. “We […]

 
 
 
 
 
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