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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. […]
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. […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
