Roscoe, IL
Serenity Memorial Garden at Roscoe Methodist Church becomes a reality
Serenity Memorial Garden will be available to the whole community.
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.
Rockton, IL
Carly LaMay signs letter of intent to play basketball at Rock Valley College
Carly had played basketball for Coach Watkins's teams before.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Police Department adds three new officers
The Village also approved road improvements and a contract with "Text My Gov."
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe may add splashpad to Leland Park, move Fall Festival to Riverside Park
Also discussed: COVID leave, police equipment, and Public Works parking.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah senior golfer Cade Bastian signs letter of intent for University of Dubuque
The Rockton senior stands out not just as a golfer but as a hard worker.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire crew rescues deer from icy river in Riverside Park
All in a day’s work: the fire department named the rescued deer "Betty White."
Rockton, IL
Haley Warren signs Hononegah's first letter of commitment of 2022
The basketball stand-out will play at Lewis University.
Rockton, IL
Yeti Fest is coming! Yeti Fest is coming!
The winter celebration will be Feb. 9-12 in downtown Rockton.
Rockton, IL
Rockton approves new police vehicle, eyes $1 million grant for streets
The Village of Rockton also discussed wastewater and yetis.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe trustees wrap up the year with final approval of 2022 appropriations
The trustees disagreed about payments to Stateline Mass Transit District.
Roscoe, IL
Creative Minds-Big Thinkers Fair: STEM Academy pre-Christmas open house
Stateline STEM Academy's open house in Roscoe had everything from painted rocks to catapults and wind-up cars.
Roscoe, IL
A delicious Brunch with Santa
The staff of Perfectly Seasoned Catering are busy this holiday season, including feeding Santa's guests at The Twisted Tulip on Saturday.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire District demonstrate the real spirit of Christmas
The Harlem Roscoe Firefighters Association has been donating to families at Christmas for over 40 years.
Rockton, IL
Home on Hayloft moves to Main Street in Rockton
Home on Hayloft is a warm and inviting little vintage store in Rockton, IL.
Rockton, IL
Rockton-Roscoe News reporters visit Hononegah journalism class
The Hononegah journalism students interviewed the Rockton-Roscoe News reporters.
Roscoe, IL
Scenes from Hometown Holiday
Photos from Hometown Holidays Christmas Celebration in Roscoe, Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021
Roscoe, IL
Reduced employee health insurance contributions approved at Roscoe Village meeting
Also discussed: how much to pay for mass transit and new projects for 2022
Roscoe, IL
Remembering Pearl Harbor 2021
Roscoe VFW Post 2955 observed Pearl Harbor Day at the Rock River.
Rockton, IL
Opening night of Rockton Christmas Walk featured music for everyone, from rollicking piano duos to “Rocky Mountain High” folk songs
Christmas in Rockton is a time for sharing and for music of all kinds.
Rockton, IL
Final part of drug awareness series presented by Live R.E.A.L.
Representatives said it's possible to recover from addiction and even overdoses.
Roscoe, IL
Countdown to Christmas begins Thanksgiving Eve when Mr. Christmas lights up the night
Luis Roldan's Christmas trees inspired other displays in Roscoe and Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe Board ponders new projects for 2022 budget
Topics included park and road extensions, staff benefits, and even murals.
Roscoe, IL
Liquor license renewal fees in Roscoe will be reduced by 50% in 2022
The Roscoe Police has three new officers and the Village will get a new truck.
Rockton, IL
Santa’s Attic is packed with Christmas goodies at garage-sale prices
Saturday, Nov. 20, 2021 is the last day of the sale in Rockton.
Rockton, IL
A beautiful addition to Talcott Library – well worth the wait
The renovated Talcott library is a seamless connection between old and the new.
