Rockton
Rockton 7th grader collects 170 pairs of sports shoes to give away
The National Jr. Honor Society applicant from Rockton, Illinois had hoped to hand out 100 pairs at the Beloit YMCA.
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.
Rockton
50 North: changing, expanding, and welcoming
The seniors group welcomes anyone "north" of age 50 to join in their regular activities.
Rockton
Patrons at Talcott Library object to Pride Month books, board member reappointed
The library's drag Q&A event was still on the minds of many at the board meeting.
Rockton
Before school starts, events on the horizon in the Stateline
A closer look at some favorite events coming soon to the Stateline area
Rockton
Rockton Township renames former Greater Rockton Centre, plans future improvements
The Township also discussed a billboard, Capone's Bar, and a former medical facility.
South Beloit
Third Annual Rotary Ribfest turning up the heat in friendly competition
Four local fire departments - South Beloit, Beloit, North Park and Rockton - compete to make the best ribs.
Rockton
Hononegah High School board meets with feeder district boards
Four school boards from the "Hononegah Nations" feeder districts met on June 21 in the HCHS library.
Rockton
Rockton Village Board gives reports, takes care of business
The Village of Rockton trustees must approve large purchases and special event applications.
Rockton
Two police officers celebrated for 20 years of service to Rockton Village
Officer Penny Cure and Sergeant Justin Jobst graduated from the State Police Academy in 2003.
Rockton
2023 Old Settlers Days festival drew crowds and summer fun for the whole family
Thousands of visitors in four days, thousands donated to local charities
Rockton
Rockton Lions Club OSD bringing summer fun back to Stateline
Old Settlers Days in Rockton runs Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18.
Rockton
Hononegah Community High School Students earn honors
Hononegah's Honors Night celebrated student accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.
Rockton
Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures
In purple gowns, 461 Hononegah students received diplomas on May 27, 2023.
Rockton
Hononegah seniors receive scholarships from 23 organizations
Students were awarded a total of $83,800 in scholarships.
Rockton
Rockton PTO seeks community help to build new playgrounds
Thousands of dollars were donated for Rockton school playground equipment.
Rockton
Hononegah's H.O.P.E Foundation gives back through teacher grants, helps meet needs in classrooms
Seven teachers at HCHS received a total of $12,879.97 in classroom grants.
Rockton
Rockton school art show tapped into best of nature
Rockton students from kindergarten through grade 5 took visitors on an art journey to national parks,
Rockton
Rockton Village swears in trustees, road project started
Rockton's American Legion Auxiliary will distribute poppies in downtown Rockton over four days.
Rockton
Hononegah student achievements recognized
Students had success in bowling, languages, robotics, and leadership.
Rockton
Hononegah Community High School board members sworn in
The newly reorganized school board met for the first time on April 19, 2023.
Rockton
Village of Rockton welcomes new police officers, appoints fire and police commissioners
Rockton trustees also voted to annex a former clinic and to help relocate a gas line for a Main Street pub.
Rockton
Hononegah's Midnight Ball Prom
Hononegah's 2023 Prom was held at the Tebala on Saturday evening, April 22, 2023.
Shirland
Shirland School displayed great musical talent in Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.
A huge audience relived memories of this 1970's award winning Saturday morning educational cartoon.
Rockton
Rockton's younger students featured in 2023 Project Fair
“The kids did an amazing job, considering that none of them have ever seen a project fair before."
Rockton
Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation “Touch of Caddyshack” - great fun for a worthy cause
This was the foundation's 21st annual fundraising dinner, beginning in 1997.