Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 24, 2025

Two Golden Apples, camperships, restroom mandate

Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”

Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.

Ledgewood Elementary teacher Jackie Weerda claims a Golden Apple

Visitors surprised her with the award while she was reading to her kindergarteners.

Wednesday Night Comedy

Wed Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080

Strong spirits: protection

Have you ever wished someone would show up to rescue you from the mess you were in? 

Voting machines will be tested publicly on Tuesday at Winnebago County Clerk’s Office

The tabulation machines will be used for the April 1, 2025, local election.

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025

Spelling bee, finding a grenade, retirement strategies

Music: Jacoby at Rockton Inn

Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 7 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL

Man finds a grenade, takes it to the Roscoe police, police close Main Street

The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public."

Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 21, 2025

In the newsletter: spring roads, office closing, our death notices

Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot

Monday, Mar. 24, 2025, 5:30 p.m., Roscoe Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL 61073

Mariner Girl Scout Troop holds Gold Award ceremony

Madelaine Archer received the highest award available to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.