Rockton, IL
Hononegah: Homecoming in the Fast Lane
Homecoming 2024 was one to remember as students gave back to their community.
Marianne Mueller
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.
Hononegah
Hononegah: Homecoming in the Fast Lane
Homecoming 2024 was one to remember as students gave back to their community.
Rockton, IL
Rockton named winner of Rock Snake Competition
Rocky the Rock Snake reached a length of 378 stones, while Roscoe the Snake came in with 324.
Rockton, IL
Rockton named winner of Rock Snake Competition
Rocky the Rock Snake reached a length of 378 stones, while Roscoe the Snake came in with 324.
Roscoe, IL
Cross and Crown Preschool: sharpening minds for 25 years
On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Cross and Crown Preschool in Roscoe, IL is holding an open house.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Fall Festival: fun times for everyone
This year marked the 114th anniversary of the festival, with Roscoe Lions taking the reins for 54 of those years.
Rockton, IL
Blues and BBQ connected community, police, and fire in Rockton
Settler's Park was loaded with fun at the 2024 Blues and BBQ on Wednesday evening, Sept. 4 in Rockton, IL
Rockton, IL
Rockton American Legion plans fun fundraisers
Coming up at the Rockton American Legion: Sunday brunch and murder mystery dinner
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township Historical Society launching memorial brick campaign
Other projects: antique sale, Old Tyme Photo Booth, Roscoe history book
Rockton, IL
Hononegah's adult leaders welcome families at the 30th Purple & Gold Festival
Superintendent and principal introduced board and staff members at the 100 year old school.
Rockton, IL
Miss Andrea's Dance Factory tapping into 33 years of teaching and developing new skills
Owner Andrea Abbott held an open house in Rockton on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024.
Rockton, IL
Talcott family reunion: 189 years of Rockton history
After Stephen Mack, Rockton's first permanent settlers were Capt. William Talcott and his son Thomas B. Talcott.
South Beloit, IL
Remembering Tony Barlow - 30 years later
Tony died on Aug. 10, 1994, just one day before his 18th birthday.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton hears reports, approves events
At the recent meeting, the board approved two popular events.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah Forest Preserve celebrates centennial anniversary
The preserve was purchased in 1924, the first in Winnebago County.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace
Fresh bouquets of flowers brightened the day for residents of the Roscoe assisted living facility.
Rockton, IL
Fire departments at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary's Rib Fest are ready to turn up the heat
The Saturday, July 20 fundraiser will pit three fire departments in a friendly rib-cooking competition.
Shirland, IL
Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities
The Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the Shirland Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024.
Rockton, IL
Local entrepreneur Ryan Rydell cast on reality TV show "The Blox"
Filming for the episode starts July 2024. It can be seen on Prime Video.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton criminalizes stone throwing, reappoints commissioners
Twenty Rockton residents serve on the three commissions.
Rockton, IL
Four days of Old Settlers Days 2024
Each day of the OSD festival, the Rockton Lions Club presented a large check to a different community organization.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Pride: one year later
Rockton Pride is offering a special scholarship and social opportunities.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Gardening Club highlights the best of nature
The club's first annual garden walk will be June 15, 2024.
South Beloit, IL
Willowbrook Middle School teacher and coach retires after 35 years
Mr. Mike Rhines has taught 5th and 6th grade in the Prairie Hill School District since 1989.
Rockton, IL
Rockton resident marks World Bee Day
World Bee Day marks Anton Jansa's birthday, May 20, 1734, who pioneered modern beekeeping techniques.
