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By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – The vintage craze continues to grow all over the Midwest. The trend of re-purposing almost any kind of found object has resulted in over-the-top popularity for vintage items. Roscoe got in on the action last October with “Nellie’s Vintage Extravaganza.” Thousands of vintage-lovers came […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – On Friday, Sept. 25, Rhonda and Bill Tierney, members of the Roscoe Lions Club, delivered 342 pairs of used eyeglasses to the Rockford Center for Sight and Hearing, 8038 MacIntosh Lane, Rockford. Tom Lasley, Business Development Director at the Center accepted the donation. Proceeds […]
By Bob Trott Reporter ROCKTON – Candice Cortese and Charlene Stahl of the Hononegah School District staff are candidates this year for “Those Who Excel” recognition in Illinois, Principal Eric Flohr reported at a regular school board meeting Wednesday, Sept. 16. About Stahl, the Flohr said, “She sees adolescents become […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Winners of the cash drawing at this year’s Lions Club Fall Festival were announced at the Sunday night, Sept. 13, conclusion. Jason Bonomo won the first place cash prize of $5,000. Hal Wilson won $1,500 for second prize and Joe Guest took home $1,000 […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Fall may not officially arrive for another week or so, but the annual Fall Festival in Roscoe always signals the end of summer activities. The fundraising event, sponsored by the Roscoe Lions Club was held in Leland Park, Sept. 11-13. Admission was free. Visitors […]
ROSCOE – Harlem-Roscoe Fire Prot. Dist. has a new fast attack, off-road, grass fire truck in service at their Station #3 on Willowbrook Road. The new grass truck, 763, will respond to grass/field fires and is capable to go off-road to fight vehicle or tractor fires. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – First Congregational Community Church is reaching out to the community in a unique manner during this year’s Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival. They are hosting a clothing drive, plus a fresh produce and food give away. Young ones are invited to use imaginations at […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – The Sept. 1, Roscoe village meeting drew a contingency of Oak Village condo owners who expressed their disapproval of the proposed Village Garbage Ordinance. Tempers flared as one resident followed another to the microphone to voice their anger and express their frustration and disagreement […]
By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – About a year ago, after extensive renovations, Ebeneezer Brown Restaurant, 4866 Bluestem Road in Roscoe, opened their doors in the former DiGiovanni’s Restaurant location. On Saturday, Aug. 29, a new and improved Ebeneezer Brown celebrated a grand re-opening. Katie Leahy and Ashley Stupka are […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Throughout the history of Talcott Library only six librarians have been at the helm. W.W. Austin was originally a teacher who served as head librarian from 1889-1891. Mary Forward followed during a 36-year term running 1901-1936. Hilda Prag was well known in her 25 […]
