Rockton Ramblings
Community partners with Old Stone Church Food Pantry to assure local families have a happier holiday season
The Rockton, IL food pantry filled 98 boxes of Thanksgiving meals.
Marianne Mueller
Marianne Mueller grew up in Roscoe, IL. A longtime community volunteer, Mueller's writing journey began 25 years ago with Rockton Ramblings. She also writes for The Herald. Her work has been honored by the Northern Illinois News Association.
Roscoe, IL
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department wins Roscoe Township Historical Society's Heritage Award
On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Roscoe Township Historical Society President Laura Zwart presented the Harlem-Roscoe Protection Department with the 2025 Heritage Award at the Cross House. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief John Bergeron accepted the award for the department. The RTHS launched the Heritage Enterprise Recognition program in 2021 where the RTHS
Rockton Ramblings
Rockton Christmas Walk starts the holiday season next weekend
The event runs from Friday Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
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Hononegah students learn local history at Rockton Township Historical Society Museum
“Many of the kids didn’t know how old Rockton is. The RTHS does a really nice job with the artifacts."
Rockton Ramblings
Mystery solved- Hononegah Performing Arts’ Clue was a hit
Clue, Hononegah’s fall play, ran Nov. 7, 8 and 9, 2025.
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Local students share camp experiences with Hononegah Woman's Club
Hononegah Women's Club offers camperships to local students, who later make presentations to the club.
Hononegah
Debate over proposed Turning Point USA club reaches Hononegah board
The Hononegah school board heard mixed reactions to the proposed Turning Point USA club at their Oct. 15 meeting.
Rockton Ramblings
Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen
Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.
Deaths
Remembering Rick Kinser
His family urges family members to make plans while they still have a voice to advocate for themselves.
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Rockton Fire Department welcomed public to Fire Safety Open House
To honor a hundred year long tradition, Rockton Fire Protection District hosted an open house on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.
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Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah's Homecoming Week
Hononegah's Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.
Music
Bluegrass roots remain strong in 42nd year of Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival
In Harrison, Illinois, east of Durand, the Two Rivers Blue Grass Festival holds a rich history. This festival started over 40 years ago when Lloyd and Vivian Gaines decided that they wanted a place where people could go to an alcohol free event and listen to bluegrass music. Bluegrass music
