Happenings
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Wed Aug 3 6:45 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
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.
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Aug 2 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
National Night Out in Roscoe, Village board meeting in Rockton
Part of Main Street Roscoe will be closed Tuesday night for the event.
Roscoe, IL
Terry Malone was a lifelong truck driver
Funeral will be Wednesday evening, August 3, 2022
Roscoe, IL
Nick Davis was "a soft and gentle guy"
A memorial gathering will be held Saturday, August 6, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Alford R. Penniman was an attorney and pastor
Services will be August 14, 2022.
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KNIB Mud Volleyball
Sat Aug 6 8:00 am, Riverside Park 100 River Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
David Dwyer Sr., former Rockton mayor, loved construction work
Visitation will be Wednesday, with funeral Thursday.
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Stateline STEM Academy Open House
Sun Jul 31 1:00 pm, Stateline STEM Academy 9461 N. 2nd St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
What to do in Rockton this weekend: Friday, Jul. 29 - Sunday, Jul. 31
Check out these events coming up this weekend on our calendar.
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Christmas Day
Sun Dec 25 8:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Wine on the Beach
Thu Jul 28 6:00 pm, After the Vine 163 E. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Arts & Wine on the Hawick
Fri Jul 29 6:00 pm, After the Vine 163 E. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockin' for Live R.E.A.L.! Benefit Concert
Sat Sep 24 6:00 pm, The District 205 W State St. Rockford IL, 61101
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Kinnikinnick District Back to School Extravaganza
Fri Aug 26 5:00 pm, Ledgewood/Stone Creek Play Area 11685 South Gate Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Teens fled stolen car, only to be arrested in Rockton Cemetery
All three youths were apprehended soon after the Rockton police arrived.
Roscoe, IL
Sylvia Wall rode a motorcycle and loved her grandchildren (and Carrie Underwood too)
Service will be Monday, August 1 at at Sunset Funeral Home.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 7/26/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
Rockton, IL
Chemtool finally estimates what burned in the fire and what was released over Rockton
Parent company Lubrizol turned in the report exactly on the due date.
Happenings
Cabinetmaking and Tavern Life at Macktown Living History
Sat Aug 13 10:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Charles Burger enjoyed driving for the command generals in France
Visitation and funeral will be held Wednesday at the Old Stone Church.
Roscoe, IL
Daniel Miller was a mechanical designer for Woodward Governor
Visitation and funeral will be Friday morning in Beloit.
Happenings
History of Dairyhaus: Rockton Township Historical Society
Mon Jul 25 7:00 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society 529 Green St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Dennis Hovland: from Hononegah and the Wagon Wheel, to Vietnam, and across Beloit
A private graveside service will be held in Beloit.
Roscoe, IL
Bob Buckavekas (1941-2022) loved to work on his British cars
The family has planned a private service.
