Rockton Ramblings
Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator
Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator
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.
Hononegah
Hononegah students recognized as Academic All-Stars at school board meeting
Hononegah students represent half the National Merit Scholarship Semi-Finalists in the entire Rockford region.
South Beloit, IL
Catch the Wave Swim Club invites public to interactively learn about water safety
Catch the Wave Swim Club begins their annual Safety Week on Sunday, Sept. 21-27, 2025.
Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing
The 7th annual Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing raised $11,860 for the Jack Lovejoy Memorial Scholarship
The Rockton Lions created the scholarship for high school students from Hononegah and South Beloit.
Rockton, IL
Public Works projects coming to Village of Rockton
The projects will improve the pool and the water system, and limit utility excavation on roadsides.
Steve Cofoid Hononegah Legend
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he met.
Hononegah High School Purple and Gold 2025
Purple and Gold celebrated the new school year, blending in special moments
Purple and Gold balloons adorned the entrance to Hononegah Community High School on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, welcoming everyone to the 31st annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening, volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls' flag football. As
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton bidding fond farewell to Planning and Development Administrator
Tricia Diduch will become Byron's City Administrator. Her final day with the Village of Rockton was August 22, 2025.
Hononegah
Hononegah School Board hires Dr. Ehren Jarrett as next superintendent
Hononegah's Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Ehren Jarrett as the next superintendent at their July 2025 meeting.
Rockton, IL
American Legion Post #332 corn boil sees record high attendance
Over 500 people were served in under four hours on Aug. 3 in Rockton, Illinois.
Rockton, IL
Talcott Free Library offers services beyond the shelves
Behind Talcott Free Library is a dedicated team of 15 staff members who uphold its tradition of friendly, helpful service, along with a Board of Trustees who work closely with Library Director Megan Gove. With the 2025 election, new Trustees were sworn in in May and immediately went to work.
Roscoe, IL
New Rotary District Governor raising the bar on goals and vision during her term
Melissa McCormick was previously president of the Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Club.
