Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, May 9, 2026

Veterans, superintendents, open houses

VetsRoll trip gives veterans proper closure, gratitude, and respect, with three Hononegah students assisting

VetsRoll is taking 200 of our nation's veterans on the trip of a lifetime, along with numerous volunteers.

South Beloit to honor superintendent with field dedication

On Monday, May 11, 2026, retired superintendent Scott Fisher will throw out the first pitch.

Fifth Down: Patrick Rollette — a Rampage veteran built on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of Stateline football

“I’d sneak the TV on and watch all the late games growing up. I played it every chance I got—outside or on a video game.”

Open House at Rockton Assisted Living and Memory Care Community

Saturday, May 9, 2026, from 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, at Highview in the Woodlands, 1000 Falcon Point Place, Rockton, IL 61072

Meet the New Superintendent of Hononegah High School

Tuesday, May 12th at 7:00 pm at the Roscoe Township Community Center

Flower Arranging Workshop at the Roscoe Township Community Center

Wednesday, May 13, 2026 from 5:00-6:30 pm, Roscoe Township Community Center

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, May 8, 2026

Garage sales, rec night

Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, May 7, 2026

May 7, 2026 is National Tourism Day - tell us your favorite tourism spot around Rockton, Roscoe or South Beloit by commenting at facebook.com/RocktonRoscoeNews

Trash to Treasure Sale

Thu-Sat, May 14, 15 and 16, 2026, 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. Rockton Township Historical Society, 529 Green St. Rockton IL 61072

Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, May 6, 2026

Death notices, fish fertilizer, National Nurses Day

Robert (Bob) Kocher Obituary

Robert (Bob) Kocher, age 80, of Rockton, Illinois, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2026. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayle Kocher; his daughter, Anne (Jason) Hombach; and his cherished grandchildren, Jack, Sydney, and Justin, along with many other dear relatives and friends. He was preceded in death