Celebration of Doris Fishers Life

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 Death Notice

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

Vote‑By‑Mail Ballots Begin Mailing September 24; Clerk Gummow Urges Voters to Plan Ahead

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 Golden Barre Ballet Class Offers Grace, Strength, and Community

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

Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept 22 2026

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,

Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory Rise and Align Pilates Brings Early-Morning Wellness to Our Community

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 Completes Executive Leadership Training

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

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Dominates Boylan in 38–7 Win at Kelsey Field

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

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept 21 2026

eagle Scout project complete, Hononegah defeats Guilford, South Beloit Homecoming game is a success.

Nate Blakeman’s Eagle Scout benches find a home in South Beloit — and a community celebrates his craftsmanship, character, and family support

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

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept 20 2026

Final Day of the Roscoe Lions Fall Fetival, Parade at 11 am.

UmbraMoon Boutique + Body Bar hosts community fundraiser for The Don’t Be Next Foundation

From 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 20, guests are invited to wander through the boutique’s blend of wellness goods, handcrafted items, and calming sensory experiences.