Roscoe, IL
Inside the opioid overdose epidemic in Roscoe
Casual users may not know they are taking a potentially fatal dose of fentanyl.
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.
Roscoe, IL
Three to the hospital from 251 and Bridge Street
The intersection in Roscoe has been the site of more than one collision.
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Hinkles Wooded Acres Neighborhood Garage Sale
Sat Apr 23 9:00 am, Hinkles Wooded Acres off Atwood Road, Joy Lane, and Nan Drive Roscoe IL, 61073
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Hinkles Wooded Acres Neighborhood Garage Sale
Fri Apr 22 3:00 pm, Hinkles Wooded Acres off Atwood Road, Joy Lane, and Nan Drive Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Lee Barnett (1941-2022) watched birds and loved his family
Visitation will be Monday evening and Tuesday morning before the service.
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue May 3 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue May 17 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Jun 7 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Opioids, Overdose & Narcan Training
Sat May 21 9:30 am, Harlem Roscoe Fire Station #3 13974 Willowbrook Rd, Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Everyone can save a life, says Winnebago County Health Department head
Roscoe is in the top ten zip codes for overdoses in Winnebago County.
Roscoe, IL
Dog sports in Roscoe: the Dachshund Field Trials
These tunnel-shaped dogs are tested on their ability to trail by scent.
Roscoe, IL
Two taken to the hospital from Roscoe Township
The collision happened off Gleasman Road, west of Prairie Ridge.
Shirland, IL
Floyd Harvey Voss (1963-2022) hosted Harvey's Annual Ribfest
Visitation will be Friday, with funeral Saturday morning.
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Dachshund Field Trials
Sat Apr 23 8:00 am, Northern Illinois Beagle Club Grounds 8702 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
Rockton-Roscoe News: we're one year old!
About 25,000 times a month, residents of Rockton and Roscoe read our articles.
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Cinco de Mayo
Thu May 5 5:00 pm, Roscoe IL, 61073
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2022 Wildflower Walkabout - Burr Oak Valley Preserve
Wed May 25 6:00 pm, Parking at Cross and Crown Lutheran Church 7404 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Agendas posted for Village Board meetings this week
The boards of the Villages of Rockton and Roscoe will meet this Tuesday.
Roscoe, IL
Jerry Johnson (1941-2022) studied history, science and nature all his life
Services will be April 19 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Easter
Sun Apr 17 6:30 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs: Apr. 16, 2022
In the news: Easter, home invasion, Quiz Bowl, Camp WockIgo, local history
Roscoe, IL
Bridget Paulick (1930-2022) was born in Ireland and devoted to her faith
Visitation and mass will be Wednesday morning, April 20, with burial in the afternoon.
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Mother’s Day Mingle in Downtown Rockton
Sat May 7 10:00 am, Downtown Rockton Main St, Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Shirley Eash-Amsbaugh (1953-2022) worked in child care for 25 years
All services will be private.
Rockton, IL
Daniel Timmel (1990-2022) had wide interests in his brief years
Celebration of Life service will be April 22 in Baraboo, WI.
