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Marianne Mueller

Marianne Mueller grew up in Roscoe, IL. She is a longtime community volunteer. Mueller's writing journey began 21 years ago where she started writing the Rockton Ramblings column in the Herald newspaper. From those beginnings, Mueller moved on to writing feature stories. Rockton Ramblings is Mueller's Facebook page. She also works full time as a caregiver. She lives in Machesney Park with her boyfriend and two cats. Marianne started volunteering with the Our Town Committee and Katie Cronin when she was fresh out of high school. The Stateline Chamber of Commerce gave her their Community Service Award in 2023. She was on the Rockton Christmas Walk committee for 25 years, at least 10 of which she chaired or co- chaired. She was also a nine time chair of the Rockton Easter egg hunts and Halloween events over the years. As of 2023, she is Secretary for the American Legion Auxiliary and is a past historian for the group. Before it merged to form the Stateline Chamber of Commerce, Marianne was active in the Rockton Chamber of Commerce. The group named her Member of the Year her first year. She later became Secretary and in 2000, President. They presented her with the Spirit of Rockton Award in 2010 and the Community Excellence Award in 2013. In 2012 she was awarded the Rotary Community Service Award.

Roscoe Mon. Sep 2 2024

Roscoe Township Historical Society launching memorial brick campaign

Other projects: antique sale, Old Tyme Photo Booth, Roscoe history book

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Roscoe Township Historical Society launching memorial brick campaign

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Rockton Thu. Aug 29 2024

Hononegah's adult leaders welcome families at the 30th Purple & Gold Festival

Superintendent and principal introduced board and staff members at the 100 year old school.

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Hononegah's adult leaders welcome families at the 30th Purple & Gold Festival

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Rockton Sat. Aug 24 2024

Miss Andrea's Dance Factory tapping into 33 years of teaching and developing new skills

Owner Andrea Abbott held an open house in Rockton on Saturday, Aug. 24, 2024

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Miss Andrea's Dance Factory tapping into 33 years of teaching and developing new skills

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Rockton Tue. Aug 20 2024

Talcott family reunion: 189 years of Rockton history

After Stephen Mack, Rockton's first permanent settlers were Capt. William Talcott and his son Thomas B. Talcott.

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Talcott family reunion: 189 years of Rockton history

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South Beloit Sat. Aug 10 2024

Remembering Tony Barlow - 30 years later

Tony died on Aug. 10, 1994, just one day before his 18th birthday.

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Remembering Tony Barlow - 30 years later

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Rockton Thu. Aug 1 2024

Village of Rockton hears reports, approves events

At the recent meeting, the board approved two popular events.

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Village of Rockton hears reports, approves events

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Roscoe Fri. Jul 26 2024

Hononegah Forest Preserve celebrates centennial anniversary

The preserve was purchased in 1924, the first in Winnebago County.

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Hononegah Forest Preserve celebrates centennial anniversary

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