Rockton
Rockton Township discusses billboard, audit, bar, cemetery, bikes, repairs, and tires
A new billboard contract with Lamar Advertising will earn Rockton Township $1,200 a year.
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
Jack Lovejoy Memorial Golf Outing raised $13,231 for scholarships
Nineteen teams, 77 players, came together to play golf on Sept. 9, 2023.
Rockton
Fall events coming to Stateline
Hononegah class reunion, blood drive, living history, and many more fall events
Rockton
Common Ground Pumpkin Festival: two food trucks, two live bands, a helicopter, and pumpkin pie
The event at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Rockton, Illinois will happen on Sept. 30, 2023.
Rockton
Rockton residents react to drag protest expenses
Law enforcement was Rockton's biggest expense during pro- and anti-drag protests.
Roscoe
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival draws good crowds in 2023
Roscoe Fall Festival began in 1910, with the Roscoe Lions Club managing it for the past 53 years.
Rockton
Rockton's Blues & BBQ: education and fun for a good cause
Proceeds from Blues & BBQ supports the Rockton community and the Jaimie Cox Memorial Scholarship.
Rockton
Hononegah school spirit sparked at 2023 Purple and Gold Festival
The event introduced athletes, cheer, dance, band, administration, and faculty.
Rockton
Rockton Police take quick action to save a life, new officer welcomed to Rockton Police Department
Rockton Police are preparing for Blues and BBQ on Sept. 6, 2023 at Settler's Park.
Rockton
Rockton schools unveil new playground equipment
Three Rockton schools now have new, fun, and accessible playground equipment.
Rockton
60th annual Corn Boil welcomes non-stop crowd
Proceeds from the Rockton American Legion Rifle Squad 60th Annual Corn Boil pays for uniforms to honor veterans who have passed away.
Roscoe
Players get muddy to benefit cleaner environments
Mud Volleyball at Roscoe's Riverside Park raised $56,500 for KNIB programs and education.
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.
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.
