Rockton
Drive 815 now open for movies under the stars
Coming next to the Rockton drive-in: Sonic 2 - July 2 and Jungle Cruise - July 16.
Jean Seegers
Jean Seegers has been a local journalist in the Roscoe/Rockton area for more than 20 years. She has lived in the Rockford area most of her adult life but was born and grew up in Darlington, WI.
Roscoe
Food and Fun at Taste on Main
Music at Taste on Main was provided by 95.3 The Bull and a local DJ.
Roscoe
Trustees discuss progress on mural installation in downtown Roscoe
Also: Taste on Main, parking along frontage roads, and refuse containers
Roscoe
The Gathering at Macktown and Rockton Historical Society Garage Sale round out busy weekend in Rockton
Besides Old Settlers Day, Rockton hosted The Gathering at Macktown and the Rockton Historical Society garage sale.
Roscoe
Snowdrift Coffee – not your usual morning brew
The founders of Snowdrift Coffee Roasting chose the slower-paced lifestyle of Roscoe to start their coffee roasting business.
Roscoe
Roscoe EAT ONE 5 debuts with “Taste on Main”
EAT ONE 5 promotes Roscoe businesses in the 815.
Rockton
Looking back on Old Settlers Days
Old Settlers Day has blossomed into one of the Midwest’s biggest summer music events.
Rockton
Rockton kicks off River Market for the summer season
Vintage Vinyl opened the Rockton River Market season with crowd-pleasing music.
Rockton
Hononegah INCubator Program ends year with Pitch Night
Five groups of student entrepreneurs were selected to pitch their business ideas to local funders.
Roscoe
At Memorial Day tribute, Roscoe VFW Post 2955 remembers those who gave their lives
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 presented a memorial program at the Roscoe Cemetery,
Roscoe
Scholarships from elev815 came by special delivery
A six-vehicle caravan took scholarship checks to fourteen graduating students.
Shirland
Shirland School robotics team wins global competition
The middle school team placed first among 250 students from five countries.
Rockton
Pelicans everywhere during Rockton’s Pelican Fest
Why do hundreds of pelicans stop in the Rockton area each year? No one really knows.
Roscoe
Plans unveiled for downtown Roscoe improvements
Soon to come: road improvements and maybe a mural
Rockton
All about Fiber Weekend at Macktown
A busy Mother’s Day weekend with flax spinning, bobbin lace, and 1830's musical instruments.
Roscoe
A pedestrian bridge and food truck event on the horizon in Roscoe
Also: the Village trustees discussed a large mural and security cameras to prevent vandalism
Roscoe
It’s a go for Roscoe Township Community Center
Construction gets underway later this month, despite higher-than-expected costs.
Roscoe
Upstream Fish Company truck makes a stop at Roscoe Village Hall
The food truck serves fish tacos, crab cakes, fish & chips, and fish sandwiches.
Rockton
Elev815 welcomes After the Vine wine boutique and Live R.E.A.L Foundation
Both have become assets to the Rockton and Roscoe communities.
Roscoe
Creative Minds-Big Thinkers: making and marketing by kids
Presenting 3D-printed catapults and cars, plus virtual reality. Next: summer camp
Roscoe
3R’s is chock full of learning options
Now in Roscoe, 3R’s Learning Materials Center has made learning fun since 2005.
Roscoe
Preparations begin for Roscoe UMC Serenity Garden
The memorial garden is on track to open in early summer.
Roscoe
Everybody loves Pickles
In Pickles the Clown's new venture - minus the costume – she weaves sparkly strands into hair.
Roscoe
RUMC Spring Bonfire event open to all on Saturday
The public is invited for a hot dog and s’mores, lively music, and a ground-breaking ceremony.
Roscoe
Ryan Sarver: newest member of Roscoe Police
Sarver was a paramedic with Harlem-Roscoe Fire for the last 11 years.
