Rockton, IL
Vicki Lynn named Illinois American Legion Auxiliary Unit Member of The Year
Lynn joined the Auxiliary in October 2017 and hasn't stopped since.
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.
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Rockton Roscoe Rotary Club Rib Fest supports community and education
Our local Rotary Club has served Northern Winnebago County since 1959.
Rockton, IL
Thousands welcome Ironman 70.3 athletes to Rockton
Cheers and cowbells greeted two-wheeled speedy visitors to Rockton.
Shirland, IL
Shirland's sixth Freedom Festival celebrated Fourth of July with spirit
Rain failed to deter the spirit of spectators who lined Shirland's Main Street on Saturday, June 28, 2025.
Rockton, IL
Old Settlers Days Festival: special moments captured, memories made
Mega sized crowds poured into Settlers Park in Rockton from June 12-15, 2025.
Shirland, IL
Shirland Wax Museum provided educational fun
Students at Shirland School finished the school year in a creative learning environment as a wax museum came to life on Tuesday evening, May 29 2025. Behind the educational fun, students researched a historical figure or a celebrity, took notes from multiple sources, composed a speech, and then presented it
Hononegah
Committee assignments for Hononegah school board members
Hononegah school board positions are elected, volunteer, and unpaid.
Hononegah
Hononegah swears in reelected school board members
All four incumbents were reelected in the April election and the board is keeping the same officers.
Rockton, IL
New Rockton Village Trustees sworn in, appointments and assignments given
Trustees David Bennington, Sarah Doerflinger, and Jamin Unger are beginning their four year terms.
Rockton, IL
Rockton’s Second Annual Faerie Festival draws 2,000 to Settlers Park
One organizer called the event, "a very fun and colorful digital detox."
Rockton, IL
Pop art at Whitman Post Elementary, space art at Rockton Grade School
Whitman Post Elementary and Rockton Grade School turned their hallways into vibrant galleries during their annual art shows on Thursday, May 8, 2025, celebrating thousands of student-made masterpieces.
Shirland, IL
Shirland School's “The Little Mermaid Jr.” invited audiences to be part of her world
A cast and crew of around sixty students attracted audiences with fun songs, colorful costumes, and catchy dance numbers.
