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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 […]

 
 

Krienke submits veto regarding hiring Kluber Inc. for a Space Needs Analysis

Krienke submits veto regarding hiring Kluber Inc. for a Space Needs Analysis

By Jean Seegers Reporter ROSCOE – Roscoe Village President Dave Krienket presented a written statement of disapproval, and veto of a resolution recently passed by the Board of Trustees to hire Kluber Inc. at a cost of $13,000, to provide services related to the creation of a Special Needs Analysis […]

 
 

Youth explore God’s love at ‘Son Spark’ Vacation Bible School

Youth explore God’s love at ‘Son Spark’ Vacation Bible School

By Marianne Mueller Reporter  ROSCOE – Sally Scientist (Milan Bergstrom) and a likeness of Weird Science’s DeNy the Science Guy (Pastor Paul) opened doors to the Son Spark lab at the Roscoe United Methodist church. Youth spent a full week exploring the wonders and effects that God’s love has on […]

 
 

Rockton Lions members receive Foundation Fellow Awards; one given special recognition

Rockton Lions members receive Foundation Fellow Awards; one given special recognition

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Four Rockton Lions Club members received Foundation Fellow Awards recognizing outstanding contributions of each. Dale Adams, Dan Bellich and Scott Wallace each have served as President of the Rockton Lions Club. Each also has served in a variety of capacities earning them this well-deserved […]

 
 

Triathlon and Kids Fit n’Fun fair brought out best of fun, competition and education

Triathlon and Kids Fit n’Fun fair brought out best of fun, competition and education

By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROSCOE – Three hours of action kicked off with the Prairie Triathlon at North Pointe. This sprint distance triathlon began with Swimmers hitting the pool to complete a 350-yard swim. After finishing laps entrants headed to a path surrounded by beautiful prairie land. On the path […]

 
 
 
 
 
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