Golden Apple
Ledgewood Elementary teacher Jackie Weerda claims a Golden Apple
Visitors surprised her with the award while she was reading to her kindergarteners.
Jean Seegers
An award-winning reporter, 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.
Election
Meet Dayne Mead: Village of Roscoe Trustee candidate
Mead is running for a board seat on April 1, 2025.
Election
Meet Chuck Gilbert: candidate for Roscoe Township Board of Trustees
Gilbert is seeking a second term on the board.
Features
Mariner Girl Scout Troop holds Gold Award ceremony
Madelaine Archer received the highest award available to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.
Election
League of Women Voters host Candidate Meet and Greet at Roscoe Community Center
The candidate event was co-sponsored by Rockton-Roscoe News.
Golden Apple
Betsy Dhom: Golden Apple finalist
Betsy provides individualized education plans for second and third grade students at Stone Creek Elementary School in Roscoe, Illinois.
Golden Apple
Jackie Weerda: Golden Apple finalist
Jackie teaches kindergarten at Ledgewood School in Roscoe, Illinois.
Golden Apple
Danielle Vanek: Golden Apple finalist
Danielle teaches fifth grade English and literature at Willowbrook School, South Beloit, Illinois.
Golden Apple
Ashley Weidman: Golden Apple finalist
Ashley teaches first grade at Ledgewood School in Roscoe, Illinois.
Golden Apple
Elizabeth Wecker: Golden Apple finalist
Elizabeth teaches at Kinnikinnick School in Roscoe.
Deaths
Ashton O’Banion had a passion for adventure and exploration
Friends and family will gather Sunday, Feb. 2 at the Roscoe Township Community Center.
News
Five area elementary teachers nominated for prestigious Golden Apple Award
Five teachers will get a surprise visit in their classrooms this spring.
