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Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - from the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Hononegah Girls Golf Ends 21‑Year Drought, Captures NIC‑10 TitleThe Hononegah Community High School girls golf team can call itself NIC‑10 Conference Champions for the first time since 2005Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold
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The Hononegah Community High School girls golf team can call itself NIC‑10 Conference Champions for the first time since 2005
Hononegah Community High School delivered its most lopsided victory of the season Thursday night, overwhelming Harvard 61–0 in a non‑conference matchup at Kelsey Field. The win showcased the depth, speed, and precision of a roster firing on all cylinders. Sophomore quarterback Layla Demke and junior quarterback Taylor Passmore
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Hononegah Flag Football conference co-champs, VFW Post 11019 Seeks Charter Members, Celebration of Life and Death Notice.
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Hononegah earned this title.
SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — VFW Post 11019 is inviting eligible family members of veterans from South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton and surrounding communities to help establish a new VFW Auxiliary.
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If you have been enjoying our Facebook posts on old time Downtown Rockton, you will not want to miss this presentation at our September 28th meeting. Come join us at 7:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 28th to reminisce about the many businesses that have been on Rockton's
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Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. Vote‑By‑Mail Ballots Begin Mailing September 24; Clerk Gummow Urges Voters to Plan AheadWith the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots
Celebration of Doris Fishers Life Saturday October 10th at Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main StRoscoe, IL 61073 Visitation 10:30 and service to follow at 11:am
Lyle Fulton, 66, formerly of Roscoe, passed away suddenly in Lutz, Florida. Born in 1960, he was a proud Hononegah Community High School graduate and is remembered for his steady kindness, warm personality, and lifelong ties to the Stateline community. Lyle leaves behind family and friends who will miss him
With the November 3, 2026 General Election approaching, Winnebago County Clerk Lori Gummow is reminding residents that Vote By Mail (VBM) ballots will begin mailing Thursday, September 24, the first day Illinois election authorities are permitted to send ballots to voters who have applied. Gummow emphasized that voters should not
Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory is expanding its wellness and arts programming with a new offering designed especially for older adults seeking movement, balance, and camaraderie. The Golden Barre Ballet Class invites participants to step into a supportive studio environment where gentle ballet technique meets functional fitness. The program focuses
Information from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: produced by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Rockton Police Chief Completes Executive Leadership TrainingRockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020,
Before most of us stir awake, a dedicated group is already moving, breathing, and strengthening under the soft studio lights at Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory. The studio has launched Rise and Align Pilates, a Saturday morning 6 am wellness offering designed to help residents build strength, improve posture, and
Rockton Police Chief Justin Jobst has recenly completed the 30th Annual New Chiefs of Police Program, an intensive executive‑level training held September 15–18, 2020, in East Peoria, Illinois. The program, titled “Enduring, Surviving and Thriving as a Law Enforcement Executive,” was hosted by the Illinois Law Enforcement Training
Under the lights at Kelsey Field on Monday evening, the Hononegah Indians delivered one of their most complete performances of the season, overpowering Boylan Catholic 38–7 to move to 14–2 overall and 7–1 in the NIC‑10. From the opening series, Hononegah controlled the pace, the field
eagle Scout project complete, Hononegah defeats Guilford, South Beloit Homecoming game is a success.
The kind of project that reminds a community what service looks like came to life this earlier this month, thanks to South Beloit’s own Nate Blakeman, who completed a standout Eagle Scout project that is already making an impact. Nate built and donated a set of sturdy, beautifully crafted
Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.