Events
So You Have Apple/Fruit Trees
Sat Apr 30 10:00 am, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Rd Rockton IL, 61072
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has also lived in Texas and California.
Roscoe, IL
Cassioppi sisters win quarterfinal matches in first-ever state girls wrestling championships
Both girls will continue with semifinals on Saturday.
Events
Stone Bridge Half Marathon and 5k
Sat Sep 24 7:30 am, Leland Park 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
New proposed development: 152 townhomes off Roscoe Road
Roscoe trustees will discuss the rezoning proposal on Tuesday, Mar. 1, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Wendy Young (1952-2022) was president of Forest City Gear in Roscoe
Visitation and funeral will be next Friday and Saturday, March 4-5, 2022.
Rockton, IL
Michael Golden (1955-2022): builder, fisherman, technician, and father
A private family service was held.
Events
Kinnikinnick Board of Education Public Hearing
Tue Mar 15 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library 5410 Pine Lane Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/24/2022
In the news: basketball victory, message from the Amish, mask appeal, chocolate
Roscoe, IL
Collision on I-90 sends one driver to hospital by ambulance
One driver went to the hospital by Harlem-Roscoe ambulance.
Rockton, IL
Diane Schuldt (1959-2022) would dance and sing like nobody was watching
Visitation and funeral will be Sunday afternoon, February 27
Events
Rockton Pelican Fest
Sat May 21 10:00 am, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Local students named to Rockford University's Deans List and Distinguished Scholars
Nineteen students from Roscoe and Rockton received honors last fall.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/22/2022
In the news: Word Nerd Club, basketball, licenses, school custodial services
Rockton, IL
Harmony for Hunger Concert: two singing groups benefitting eight food pantries
The benefit concert on Friday, March 18 will help eight local food pantries.
Roscoe, IL
Mary's Market in Roscoe is busy with catering and events now
Staff from Roscoe have all moved to the other two locations, which were short on staff too.
Events
Harmony for Hunger Concert
Fri Mar 18 6:30 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Memories of the Wagon Wheel Resort
Mon Mar 28 7:00 pm, Rockton Township Historical Society 529 Green St. Rockton IL, 61072
Events
Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue May 24, 2022 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library 5410 Pine Lane Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Hononegah in competition: 2/19/2022
This weekend: girl's bowling and boys swimming and diving
Events
Free Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic
Fri Feb 25 10:00 am, Hononegah High School Fieldhouse 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Appeals court denies Governor Pritzker his school mask mandate
The justices ruled that school districts can set their own mask policies.
Rockton, IL
Ronald Reed (1968-2022) made people feel welcome
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, February 20, 2022
Opinion
Editorial: Can we all win?
If your opponent loses, does that mean you win?
Events
Brandon Rowe Memorial Highway Dedication
Sat Mar 19 11:00 am, First National Bank 5360 Bridge St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 02/17/2022
In the news: yet another championship, more mask confusion, video interview
