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Hononegah grad looking to beautify through unique murals, large scale art

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	Asia Michaela Peters and her cousin Raven Wilks create a mural on Haskell Street.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton resident Asia Michaela Peters is looking to beautify interiors and exteriors through detailed, high quality, custom murals through large scale artistry, while incorporating even  more options into her scope of work. Peters is a 2014 graduate of Hononegah Community High School (HCHS). “I took as […]

 
 

Village of Rockton welcomes new Treasurer

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Sally Bennett has taken the reins as the new Treasurer for the Village of Rockton. Bennett has stepped into the position previously held by Dennis Hildebrandt of Siepert & Co., LLP. The Village board of Trustees approved Bennett’s appointment at the Jan.3 meeting with five yes […]

 
 

Rockton Yeti Fest 2024 creating pure winter fun

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	The Rockton Yeti Fest will take place Feb. 7-10.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Yeti Fest 2024 is putting the fun in this winter with four days of action. This year marks the ninth of this now popular and anticipated event. Yeti Fest is billed as “A festival where the abominable snow people of Rockton and their friends come […]

 
 

SMTD receives continued support from local municipalities

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER SMTD had adhered to the motto, “Where here to get you there.” This vital service has been serving communities for the past 15 years. On Feb. 4, 2024 they will celebrate 16 years in the stateline, remaining under the direction of Executive Director Sharon Hecox. At […]

 
 

Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer through Wimpy’s Fund

Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer through Wimpy’s Fund

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Every year at Christmastime the Rockton Lions Club continues to give back through Wimpy’s Fund while making the Christmas season brighter for local families. Numerous volunteers spent many hours in the week prior to delivery of food, toys, and clothing at Apex General Contracting in South […]

 
 

Officer Penny Cure retires after 20 years of dedicated service with the Rockton Police Department

Officer Penny Cure retires after 20 years of dedicated service with the Rockton Police Department

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton Police Officer Penny Cure has retired after 20 years of dedicated service to the community. Penny Cure was always interested in law enforcement, however, she did not pursue the career until 2003. “My husband had been a police officer for two years at that point. […]

 
 

Former Roscoe Police Chief Jamie Evans fondly remembered

Former Roscoe Police Chief Jamie Evans fondly remembered

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Tributes are pouring in in loving memory of former Roscoe Police Chief Jamie Evans who passed away on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023. In a statement released by the Roscoe Police Department on the day of her passing that reads, “It is with great sadness and heavy […]

 
 

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

Rockton Grade School art teacher invites everyone to ‘Meet the Hotdogs’

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER April Graves is an art teacher at Rockton Grade School. She graduated from Rockford University with a Bachelor’s degree in Art History and Fine Arts in Studio, as well as having a Masters of Arts in teaching. Now she can add the title of author of […]

 
 

39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled community with magical holiday spirit

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	Dancers from Miss Andrea's Dance Factory sold baked goods and sang Christmas carols on Saturday.

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton was filled with magical holiday spirit during the 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk, which started Dec.1 and concluded on Dec. 3. Settlers Park came alive with sounds of the season sung by The Willowbrook Middle School Choir. A Christmas tree, a nutcracker, and a gingerbread […]

 
 

Rockton Police Department welcomes new Deputy Chief

Rockton Police Department welcomes new Deputy Chief

By Marianne Mueller REPORTER Rockton welcomed a new Deputy Chief at the Nov. 21 Board of Trustees meeting. Rockton Police Chief Matt Hollinger thanked the Rockton Village Board for their continued support. He recognized everyone who was in attendance in support of Sgt. Justin Jobst’s promotion. Hollinger gave special recognition […]

 
 
 
 
 
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