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By Jean Seegers and Margaret Downing Reporters ROCKTON – If it hadn’t been for Laura Hermann’s interest in genealogy, her mother Beverly Perry would never have known that she is a direct descendent of Stephen Mack and his wife Hononegah When Beverly was in her early teens, she found out […]
By Marianne Mueller Reporter ROCKTON – Hundreds of supporters including friends, family and the community came out in celebration of Brianna Wellen’s last day of chemo therapy. Whiskey’s Rockton Inn was home to a super fun ‘Electric Boogaloo Trivia Night on Saturday, Sept.26. Competition heated up as teams […]
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 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 […]
