Marianne Mueller grew up in Roscoe, IL. She is a longtime community volunteer. Mueller's writing journey began more than 20 years ago with Rockton Ramblings. She also writes for The Herald.
Shirland
Students at Shirland School finished the school year in a creative learning environment as a wax museum came to life on Tuesday evening, May 29 2025. Behind the educational fun, students researched a historical figure or a celebrity, took notes from multiple sources, composed a speech, and then presented it
Hononegah
Hononegah school board positions are elected, volunteer, and unpaid.
Hononegah
All four incumbents were reelected in the April election and the board is keeping the same officers.
Rockton
Trustees David Bennington, Sarah Doerflinger, and Jamin Unger are beginning their four year terms.
Rockton
One organizer called the event, "a very fun and colorful digital detox."
Rockton
Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School turned their hallways into vibrant galleries during their annual art shows on Thursday, May 8, 2025, celebrating thousands of student-made masterpieces.
Shirland
A cast and crew of around sixty students attracted audiences with fun songs, colorful costumes, and catchy dance numbers.
Deaths
No services are planned at this time for the Rockton civic benefactor.
Hononegah
The Gatsby-themed event was held on Saturday, May 3, 2025.
Rockton
Rockton's Settlers Park on Saturday, May 3, 2025, will have dancing, music, astrology, henna, and over 30 vendors.
Hononegah
The HOPE Foundation began in 1997 and has provided thousands in grants to the school.
Rockton
Indigenous peoples lived over 8,000 years on the Macktown grounds.
Hononegah
Weber Field honors the memory of a former student and the history of former teams and coaches at the Rockton IL high school.
Hononegah
Hononegah's spring musical play tells the story of the Princess and the Pea.
South Beloit
Willowbrook Middle School students won the fierce competition against staff in volleyball and basketball games.
Roscoe
Current projects: community garden, scholarships, and much more
Election
Six candidates are running for four Trustee seats in Rockton Township.
Election
The Village President and Village Clerk are running unopposed for reelection.
Election
Local elections in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit will be held on Tuesday, April 1, 2025.
Election
Swanson is running for a term on the school board.
Election
Geddeis was appointed to the school board last November and is running for reelection.
Election
Polfliet is a first time candidate for a seat on the Hononegah school board.
Golden Apple
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.
Election
Jenkins is a first time candidate for a seat on the Hononegah school board.
Election
Ballard was appointed to the school board last November and is running for reelection.
