Happenings
Drive 815: The Mitchells vs. the Machines
Sat Aug 27 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Michael founded Rockton-Roscoe News in 2021 after being laid off from his previous job. Since then, his work has been honored by the Illinois Press Association. He studied communications and theater arts at a small Indiana college.
Happenings
Drive 815: Jurassic Park
Fri Aug 26 6:30 pm, Rockton Athletic Fields 12801 Old River Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Purple and Gold Day
Fri Aug 19 5:30 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Early Voting Begins
Thu Sep 29 8:00 am, Winnebago County Clerk 404 Elm Street, 4th Floor Rockford IL, 61101
Roscoe, IL
Three vehicles, two injuries in Rockton
Two were taken to the hospital, but not with life-threatening injuries.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Village makes improvements and changes
Finances are good, construction continues, fees and parking may change
Rockton, IL
John Van Liere Jr. worked as a food scientist for over 40 years
No services are scheduled for the Rockton resident.
Rockton, IL
Connie Henry worked part-time at the American Legion in Rockton
A Celebration of Life will be held November 19 in Rockton.
Happenings
Back to School BBQ - Prairie Hill
Fri Aug 19 5:00 pm, Prairie Hill Elementary School 14714 Willowbrook Road South Beloit IL, 61080
Roscoe, IL
Village meetings to discuss routine business: liquor, expenses, signs, and police
Both the Roscoe and Rockton meetings will be held Tuesday night, Aug. 16, 2022
Roscoe, IL
David Frederick enjoyed trivia and watching sports on TV
Family & friends will hold a memorial service and visitation in Roscoe.
Happenings
The Talcott Library Story
Mon Aug 22 7:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Patti Rasmussen filled in as a reporter and became editor
Visitation and memorial for the former Rockton-Roscoe journalist will be August 19-20, in Green Bay.
Roscoe, IL
What to do in Rockton and Roscoe - Aug 14-21
You really should check out our community calendar to see what's happening this week.
Happenings
Cabinetmaking and Woodworking at Macktown Living History
Sun Aug 14 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 8/13/2022
With sadness we announce these deaths in the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
Happenings
Rockton PTO Back to School Picnic
Tue Aug 23, 2022, 5:00 pm, Rockton Grade School/Whitman Post Elementary School 1050 E. Union St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Billy Close owned Lucky Lock in Roscoe
Visitation will be Sunday evening and Monday morning before the funeral.
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Live Music: Date Night with Paul Bronson
Sat Aug 20 5:00 pm, After the Vine 163 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton River Market: Lester Johnson & The New Souls
Wed Aug 17 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 150 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Rockton River Market: Kevin Burns' Good Vibrations
Wed Aug 24 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 150 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Barbi Morgan: spontaneous, fun, exciting, strong, caring, bigger than life
Visitation and memorial will be Saturday morning, August 13, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Township plans tallgrass prairie and maybe a cupola for their community center
The Roscoe Township Community Center is progressing nicely.
Roscoe, IL
Sheri Krizek created art
Celebration of life and visitation will be Thursday morning, August 11, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Mary L. Siemsen missed those who were gone
Funeral will be Saturday, August 20, 2022 in Skokie.
