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Heartsaver CPR / AED for the Community
Sat Apr 2 11:15 am, Rockton Fire Station 1 201 N. Blackhawk Blvd 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.
Roscoe, IL
Marcia Hobbs (1943-2022) was a hospice nurse, helped develop suicide prevention hotline
A private service will be held for family.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs for March 11, 2022
Apple trees, Golden Apples, atlatls, high school musical, Mahala Jenks Ransom
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Hononegah Spring Band Concert
Wed Mar 16 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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District 1-D Lions Fish and Fun Day
Sat Jun 4 9:00 am, Rock Cut State Park Puri Crest Shelter Loves Park IL, 61111
Rockton, IL
Rikki Friend (1997-2022)
Funeral will be Monday at noon, with visitation beginning two hours before.
Rockton, IL
High school chefs at the 6th annual Future Top Chef Competition at the Rockford Country Club
Students presented judges with their panini dishes and a side.
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Battle of the Badges - Roscoe Blood Drive
Thu Mar 31 12:00 pm, Roscoe Village Hall 10631 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Sun Mar 13 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Sat Mar 12 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Sun May 15 2:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Sat May 14 2:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
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Disney's Beauty and the Beast
Fri May 13 7:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61073
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Knitting Bee at Whitman Tavern & Store
Sat Apr 9 12:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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It's the 1840s at Whitman Tavern & Store
Sun Mar 13 12:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
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Second Sunday: Atlatl Sunday at Macktown Living History
Sun Mar 13 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Thomas Francik (1958-2022) worked as a controls engineer
Visitation will be held Friday with services on Saturday.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: Mar, 7, 2022
Winning meats, non-traditional scholar, bugs, candidates, math, $500 and musical
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Roscoe Township Budget Hearing & Special Meeting
Wed Mar 23 7:00 pm, Roscoe Township 5792 Elevator Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Hononegah math team wins 1st at regional competition
The team goes on to state math finals at the University of Illinois in April.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: Mar. 5, 2022
In the news: roses, no left turn, youth awards, graduation/prom dates
Rockton, IL
Rockton shops become locations for insurance commercial
A Blue Cross Blue Shield crew did filming at DeeDee's and Hi Beautiful Bridal.
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Webinar: What You Should Know About Sexting
Thu Apr 7 6:30 pm, Virtual/Webinar Roscoe IL, 61073
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Movie: Dear Evan Hansen
Sat Mar 26 3:00 pm, RPL Nordlof Theater 118 N. Main St. Rockford IL, 61101
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"Keeping Our Kids Cyber Safe" Presentation
Mon Mar 14 6:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
