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Rotary Rib Fest turned up heat on friendly competition
North Park Fire was voted the "People's Choice" winner.
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.
 
             
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North Park Fire was voted the "People's Choice" winner.
 
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The Sept. 24-25 sale will benefit the Robert Cross Homestead renovations.
 
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Five fire departments are serving up ribs at the July 23 event.
 
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Rockton limited bar/slots licenses to three and approved outdoor seating for one pub.
 
            Volunteers made sure that the parade ran smoothly and at a perfect pace.
 
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The dancers emerged from competition as “Grand National Champions."
 
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Once again, Old Settlers Days 2022 proved one of the top festivals in the Rockford area.
 
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Michele Prather is the new Village Collector, now that Corine Hughes is Village Treasurer.
 
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Rockton's new Police Chief Matt Hollinger brings 28 years of experience in law enforcement.
 
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The parade concluded at the Rockton Township Cemetery.
 
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He was an active lifetime member of the Rockton Lions Club
 
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Some of the 500 "fantastic creatures" were featured in the "Bestiary."
 
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Hononegah held its 2022 graduation on May 28 at the BMO Harris Bank Center.
 
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A total of $66,500 in local scholarships were announced, more than twice as much as 2021.
 
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Among others, the ceremony remembered former Rockton Police Chief Arthur Weston.
 
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Visitors can now read a children's book as they walk through Settlers Park.
 
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Over $50,000 was raised to help both families pay medical bills and expenses.
 
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Over seven years, hundreds of gravestones were restored, reset, and cleaned.
 
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About 16 volunteers in Rockton participated on April 30, plus others on other days.
 
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Library staff organized the trip after two years without in-person activities.
 
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Several of the teachers won state awards during their careers.
 
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Complete with red carpet, the Tebala Events Center hosted the 2022 prom.
 
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The "Little Black Dress” event is returning to Rockton on Saturday, May 14, 2022.
 
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Rockton's Easter egg hunt had 3,000 eggs, some of them golden.
 
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"The Gail Trail” will be dedicated for walkers and readers on April 30.