Roscoe, IL
Body found on Rockton Road leads to arrest for murder
A Rockford man has been charged in the death of a woman found dead in Roscoe.
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
Rockton River Market: Rocksurfers
Wed Aug 10 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 125 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Happening soon: July 23-30
Find more events in Roscoe and Rockton on our community calendar.
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Lensing Classic Car Show
Sat Sep 10 8:00 am, Historic Auto Attractions 13825 Metric Dr. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Rockton McDonald's Cruise Nights
Wed Sep 21 6:00 pm, McDonald's Parking Lot 13454 Quail Trail Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton McDonald's Cruise Nights
Wed Aug 17 9:30 pm, McDonald's Parking Lot 13454 Quail Trail Rockton IL, 61072
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Cruise Night at the Museum
Wed Aug 10 5:00 pm, Historic Auto Attractions 13825 Metric Dr. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Rockton River Market: Bree Morgan
Wed Aug 3 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 125 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
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A Light in the Window: Stars & Promises Christmas Tour Featuring Peter Mayer
Sat Dec 17 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Live Music: Bill and Jim's Most Excellent Acoustic Adventure
Sun Jul 24 1:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Live Music: Espinosa & Coffey
Sun Jul 24 5:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton River Market: Minimal
Wed Jul 27 5:00 pm, Settlers Park 125 W. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Local college students awarded honors in spring semester
Almost 30 local students were named to Dean's, President's, or Chancellor's Lists.
Happenings
Picnic Day at Macktown
Sat Jul 23 10:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Photos from the week: Roscoe Township Community Center, Drive 815
New things are always happening in the Rockton and Roscoe communities.
Roscoe, IL
Judy Bradac (1944-2022) was a teacher and musician
Funeral and visitation will be Saturday at Rockton United Methodist Church.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 7/18/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
Roscoe, IL
Dorothy Holmbo (1935-2022): many of her recipes can never be duplicated
Family and friends celebrated her life on Saturday.
Rockton, IL
Alan Adamany (1937-2022) loved God and shared from his gardens
A private funeral service was arranged at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
Roscoe, IL
Gary Holman (1949-2022) loved a good joke
A Celebration of Life memorial will be announced.
Roscoe, IL
Duane Hackbarth (1963-2022) was a detective and bomb technician for the Rockford Police
Funeral mass will be Thursday morning.
Rockton, IL
Solitary driver thrown from vehicle in Owen Township
The driver, ejected during the crash, left the scene in an ambulance.
Happenings
Food Truck Friday with 2nd Act Sweets
Fri Jul 22 11:00 am, Roscoe Village Hall Parking Lot 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Hononegah High School 100th Birthday and Homecoming
Fri Sep 23 6:00 pm, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Live Music: Unity the Band
Fri Jul 15 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
