Roscoe
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 1/8/2023
With sadness we announce several deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area in recent weeks:
Michael McGinnis
Michael graduated from a small Indiana college with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. He has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018. He formerly lived in Texas and California.
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Mother's Day
Sun May 14 9:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Easter
Sun Apr 9 6:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
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Lincoln's Birthday
Mon Feb 13 8:00 am, Rockton IL, 61072
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Thanksgiving Day
Thu Nov 23 12:00 pm, Rockton-Roscoe News Roscoe IL, 61073
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Washington's Birthday
Mon Feb 20 8:00 am, Rockton IL, 61072
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Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Mon Jan 16 8:00 am, Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Roscoe still has the most expensive homes in Winnebago County
The typical home price was $258,203 in Roscoe, $240,489 in Rockton.
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Workshop: How to Promote Your Business on the Web - Without a Website
Thu Jan 19 11:30 am, Meraki Salon + Studio 5324 Williams Dr. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
A look back at 2022 in Roscoe and Rockton
We review our biggest stories of 2022.
Rockton
Out and about in winter at Macktown Living History
Macktown's historic buildings and grounds will be open from 2 - 4 p.m. on Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023
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Out and About in Winter at Macktown
Sun Jan 8 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Blood Drive - Jaimie Cox Foundation
Sat Jan 7 9:00 am, Hononegah High School Gym & Metal Gym Rockton IL, 61072
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Roscoe Lions Blood Drive
Thu Jan 26 12:00 pm, Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main St. Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
Friederike Broge was born in Austria in 1926
Graveside service will be Tuesday morning, Jan. 3, 2023
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Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Jan 17 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Roscoe
News Briefs for Dec. 29, 2022
In the news: fire promotions, university scholarships, and alternatives to pink slime
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Chief Shoevlin's Retirement
Fri Dec 30 8:00 am, Harlem-Roscoe Fire Station #1 10544 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton
Fatal collision with tree off Shirland Road
Rockton Fire found the driver of the Chevy Tahoe had died.
Rockton
Ice jam causes minor flooding at Riverside Park and maybe Settlers Park
Flooding is also likely for low-lying banks along Edgemere Terrace near Roscoe.
Roscoe
Traffic studies for Love Rd./McCurry Rd. intersection lead to improvements and conclusions
The key finding: traffic on Love Road not yielding to traffic on McCurry Road.
Roscoe
Virginia Madru: spirited quick wit, delightful dry humor
Funeral services are still pending at this time.
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Live Music: Lola Blu
Fri Jan 27 7:00 pm, Louie's Tap House 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
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Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue Jan 10 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library 5410 Pine Lane Roscoe IL, 61073
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Hononegah Community High School Board Meeting
Wed Jan 18 7:00 pm, Hononegah High School Library 307 Salem Street Rockton IL, 61072-2630