Happenings
Spring Plant Sale
Fri May 13 9:00 am, Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Road 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.
Happenings
Be the Best Leader for your Dog: Lunch & Learn
Mon Jun 6 11:30 am, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Dorothy Whitley (1944-2022) was married for 59 years
Visitation will be Wednesday afternoon in Roscoe.
Roscoe, IL
Two-vehicle rollover in Roscoe sends driver to hospital
The smaller vehicle ended upright, while the SUV was on its back.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 5/2/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths in the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
Roscoe, IL
Anticipating Roscoe's District 3 trustee election
John M. Guevara and Jay Durstock are vying for the District 3 post.
Rockton, IL
Ricky Barnett (1960-2022) loved to fish
No services are planned at this time.
Roscoe, IL
Meet the District 3 candidates: Jay Durstock
Jay Durstock is running for the Winnebago County Board of Trustees.
Roscoe, IL
Meet the District 3 candidates: John M. Guevara
John M. Guevara is running for the Winnebago County Board of Trustees.
Happenings
Hononegah Fine Arts Festival
Thu May 5 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Marty Fritts (1960-2022) taught everyone, enjoyed nature better than anyone
A Sunday afternoon visitation and a Tuesday funeral are planned.
Roscoe, IL
Daniel Hogan (1948-2022) was a state champion swimmer and a Navy veteran
Funeral and visitation will be Monday morning, May 9.
Rockton, IL
Rockton fire seriously damages house but not the cat
No one was home at the time of the fire and there were no injuries.
Roscoe, IL
Bill Marks (1949-2022) was a deacon and a school building engineer
Services were held Monday, April 25, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Chicory Ridge family escapes injury in house fire but not damage
Neighbors want to provide food for the family until they can return home.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Pelican Fest makes its annual return to Rockton
The event will be Saturday, May 21, 2022, in downtown Rockton and at nearby Nygren Wetland Preserve.
Roscoe, IL
Chief Don Shoevlin talks about opioids: feeling immortal can be dangerous
Chief Don Shoevlin says, "We all need to be positive role models."
Happenings
GiGi Fit Acceptance Challenge
Sat May 21, 2022 9:00 am, Roscoe Middle School 6121 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Workshops announced for It's About the Fiber Weekend: Macktown Living History
Register now for a special workshop on May 7-8 at Macktown.
Roscoe, IL
Kate Colby (1967-2022) loved animals: horses, dogs, and cats
Visitation and service will be Saturday afternoon.
Happenings
Roscoe Memorial Day Ceremony
Mon May 30 11:45 am, Bridge Street & Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
News
Mary Lou "LuLu" Harris (1951-2022) was a Shirland firefighter and dispatcher
Celebration of life will be at the Shirland Fire Department.
Happenings
Live Music: Christopher James Oppold
Sun Apr 24 2:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Creative Minds-Big Thinkers Fair
Sat Apr 23 10:00 am, STEM for Kids Stateline 9461 N 2nd St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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elev815 Business Highlight at After The Vine
Thu Apr 28 5:00 pm, After the Vine 163 East Hawick Rockton IL, 61072
