Rockton, IL
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.
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, IL
Rockton Village Board gives reports, takes care of business
The Village of Rockton trustees must approve large purchases and special event applications.
Rockton, IL
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, IL
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, IL
Rockton Lions Club OSD bringing summer fun back to Stateline
Old Settlers Days in Rockton runs Thursday through Sunday, June 15-18.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Community High School Students earn honors
Hononegah's Honors Night celebrated student accomplishments in academics, athletics, leadership, and community service.
Rockton, IL
Promising words sent to Hononegah High School graduates toward prosperous futures
In purple gowns, 461 Hononegah students received diplomas on May 27, 2023.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah seniors receive scholarships from 23 organizations
Students were awarded a total of $83,800 in scholarships.
Rockton, IL
Rockton PTO seeks community help to build new playgrounds
Thousands of dollars were donated for Rockton school playground equipment.
Rockton, IL
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, IL
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, IL
Rockton Village swears in trustees, road project started
Rockton's American Legion Auxiliary will distribute poppies in downtown Rockton over four days.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah student achievements recognized
Students had success in bowling, languages, robotics, and leadership.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Community High School board members sworn in
The newly reorganized school board met for the first time on April 19, 2023.
Rockton, IL
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, IL
Hononegah's Midnight Ball Prom
Hononegah's 2023 Prom was held at the Tebala on Saturday evening, April 22, 2023.
Shirland, IL
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, IL
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, IL
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.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Township votes to donate to three historical organizations
Benefiting from the donation: Macktown Living History, Rockton Township Historical Society, and South Beloit Historical Society
Shirland, IL
Shirland School music department to present Schoolhouse Rock Live, Jr.
Only one performance: Thursday evening, April 20, at 7 p.m.
Rockton, IL
Re-elected Talcott Free Library Board members ready to continue
Dan Garlow, Terrie Garlow and Bob Geddeis want to continue advancing library improvements and services.
Rockton, IL
Seven candidates are running for three seats on Hononegah Board of Education
Two slates of candidates are on the ballot for Hononegah Community High School Board of Education.
Roscoe, IL
Seven running for three seats in Village of Rockton Trustee election
On the ballot: Dave Winters, Tyler Seever, Jamin Unger, Nicole Roggenbuck, Jodi May, Angela Ketelsen, and Dan Baumgartner.
Roscoe, IL
New Hononegah Pinball Club quickly gaining popularity
The club plans to meet regularly at Pixel Paradise Arcade in Roscoe.
