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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 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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Roscoe Sun. Jul 21 2024

Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace

Fresh bouquets of flowers brightened the day for residents of the Roscoe assisted living facility.

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Roscoe Gardening Club brings special deliveries to North Pointe Terrace

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Rockton Thu. Jul 11 2024

Fire departments at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary's Rib Fest are ready to turn up the heat

The Saturday, July 20 fundraiser will pit three fire departments in a friendly rib-cooking competition.

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Fire departments at Rockton-Roscoe Rotary's Rib Fest are ready to turn up the heat

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Rockton Tue. Jul 9 2024

Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities

The Shirland Fireworks committee welcomed nice crowds to the Shirland Freedom Festival on Saturday, June 29, 2024.

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Shirland celebrates Fourth of July with fun and festivities

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