Rockton, IL
Local students named to dean's lists at Wheaton College and Southern New Hampshire University
At least 25 local college students received similar honors last semester.
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
Roscoe Driver Services Facility remains closed, should reopen next week
The Roscoe facility is expected to reopen Wednesday, Jan. 26.
Rockton, IL
Introducing our new reporter Marianne Mueller
Marianne Mueller has been a reporter in the Rockton area for more than 20 years.
Roscoe, IL
Truck fire in Roscoe, no injuries
Only the truck burned and no one was hurt.
Roscoe, IL
Republicans running to represent Roscoe and Rockton: Andrew Chesney in Senate, John Cabello in House
The two men are the first to announce their candidacy for these new districts.
Roscoe, IL
Donald Christman (1933-2022) flew bombers, directed budgets, ushered at church
Celebration of Life will most likely occur sometime spring 2022.
Rockton, IL
Georgia DeSautel (1942-2022), born in North Dakota, served students and teachers, played piano by ear
Celebration of life will be Saturday afternoon, January 22, 2022,
Happenings
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
Sun Feb 13 2:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Oh boy! Fifty tables of cars and toys for sale at Saturday's Northern Illinois Toy Show
Free admission for kids under 15, with a six-lane Hot Wheels drag racing setup.
Happenings
Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Apr 19 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Local college students awarded scholarships at UW-Whitewater
Students from Roscoe and Rockton received financial awards at UW-Whitewater.
Roscoe, IL
James Hills (1947-2022) was a Roscoe trustee and great traveler
Visitation will be Friday evening, January 14, with funeral the next morning.
Roscoe, IL
Stateline Chamber Membership Awards Gala gathers and honors local businesses
The business event will be Thursday, Feb. 3 at Orchard Ridge Farms in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Local students named to the Dean's List at three more universities
Students on the Dean's List earned top grades in the previous semester.
Happenings
Madagascar: A Musical Adventure Jr.
Sat Feb 12 2:00 pm, Hononegah Performing Arts Center 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
Roscoe, IL
Grace & Salt: Stateline author shares her faith-based journey to better leadership
McCormick's book is available to order on her website and from Amazon.
Happenings
Northern Illinois Toy Show
Sat Oct 15 8:00 am, Life Church 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton, IL
Hononegah loses heat for a day, but boys swimming and diving team is hot at Auburn Invitational
Over the weekend, two boilers formed leaks while the swim team set records.
Roscoe, IL
More than 20 Roscoe and Rockton students made the Dean's List at UW-Whitewater and U-Rock
About 11,500 students attend the UW Whitewater and Rock County campuses.
Happenings
Rockton PTO Meeting
Thu Jan 13 8:00 pm, Virtual Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton, IL
Boiler trouble means remote learning for Hononegah on Monday
School officials did not announce any changes for the rest of the week.
Happenings
Old Settlers Days 2022
Thu Jun 16 4:00 pm, Settlers Park 150 E. Hawick St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
NorthPointe Mobile Blood Drive
Mon Feb 7 1:00 pm, NorthPointe Health & Wellness 5605 E. Rockton Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Happenings
Rockton Community Blood Drive
Tue Apr 5 2:00 pm, American Legion Banquet Hall 221 W Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Happenings
Roscoe Lions Blood Drive
Thu Jan 27 12:00 pm, Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
