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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 […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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. […]
