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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.

Rockton Fri. Nov 4 2022

Halloween celebrated in “spooktacular” fun in Rockton community

Rockton hosted at least seven Halloween events this year.

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Halloween celebrated in “spooktacular” fun in Rockton community

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South Beloit Tue. Nov 1 2022

Prairie Hill School remembered those who made history at "Old School Gathering"

The event reunited those who had worked at the K-8 school over 50 years.

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Prairie Hill School remembered those who made history at Old School Gathering

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Rockton Sun. Oct 30 2022

Statue of Hononegah dedicated and unveiled in special ceremony

The bronze statue stands near the high school's fieldhouse.

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Statue of Hononegah dedicated and unveiled in special ceremony

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Roscoe Fri. Oct 21 2022

Five years later: family and friends come together to remember Bobby Figinsky

Bobby's mother has moved his memorial cross to their new home out of state.

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Five years later: family and friends come together to remember Bobby Figinsky

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Rockton Wed. Oct 19 2022

Taylor Company rents ABC Supply Stadium for employee appreciation event

The Rockton company's employees, families, and friends had a day at the ballpark.

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Taylor Company rents ABC Supply Stadium for employee appreciation event

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