Rockton, IL
Hononegah will continue to require masks, pending judge's ruling
Depending on the judge's ruling, masks could become optional.
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
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/3/2022
In the news: business awards, blood shortages, bank closing, and the Dean's List.
Rockton, IL
Ruby Blake (1932-2022): her glowing smile and her bright blue eyes will be missed
Services will be Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/2/2022
In the news: quilt shop closing, board meetings, newsletters, and a puppy
Roscoe, IL
Dryer fire in Roscoe apartment causes smoke, but no injuries
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and used fans to remove the smoke.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah victories over the weekend
Well done: Scholastic Bowl, musicians, math, cheer, swimming, wrestling, bowling
Rockton, IL
Hononegah gets top numbers in Math Invitational
The undefeated Math Team heads for regionals on Feb. 26
Roscoe, IL
Rock Valley College announces Dean's List and President's List for Fall 2021
More than 20 Rockton and Roscoe students were named to the President's List.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Community High School in competition this weekend
Students are competing in math, bowling, and basketball.
Rockton, IL
Local students graduate with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
More than 762 students received degrees at the December ceremony.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/28/2022
This week in the news: comedy at the barbershop, Danica Patrick, teen poetry,
Happenings
Kinnikinnick School Board
Tue Apr 26 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library 5410 Pine Lane Roscoe IL, 61073
Happenings
Hononegah Community High School Board Meeting
Wed Apr 20 7:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072-2630
Rockton, IL
Mark Beachey (1975-2022) was a sports fanatic with a quick wit
Visitation and memorial will be Saturday morning, Feb. 5.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/26/2022
In the news: police, FBI, COVID, taxes, urgent care, car crash, swimming, and snow
Happenings
Galentine's Day in Downtown Rockton
Sat Feb 12 9:00 am, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Red Collins (1928-2022) built his own house on Center Street in Rockton
Collins, an electrician, settled in Rockton after serving in the Korea War.
Roscoe, IL
Ronald Zawislak (1959-2022) cared for his truck, loved hot rod meets
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday morning, January 28, with visitation the previous afternoon.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/21/2022
The word is excellence: awards, swimming, grades, and weather (in Alabama),
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe pop-up COVID testing center closed until further notice
The center's testing lab is under investigation by several states.
Happenings
Stateline Chamber Awards Gala
Thu Feb 3 5:30 pm, The Pavilion at Orchard Ridge Farms 6786 Yale Bridge Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Rockton and Roscoe candidates in first contested Winnebago County Treasurer's race since 1999
Randy Johnson, Steve Schultz, and Sue Goral tell us why they want the job.
Rockton, IL
Winnebago County Board approves new voting precinct boundaries
Each precincts is designed to contain about the same number of voters.
Rockton, IL
Rose Lovejoy (1929-2022) was waitress at the Wagon Wheel, fried cake roller at Rockton Methodist Church
Visitation and memorial will be Saturday morning, January 22,
Roscoe, IL
News in Brief 1/19/2022 from Roscoe and Rockton
Rounding up the news: Chemtool, Starbucks, COVID, vintage shopping, and gas.
