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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 Tue. Apr 30 2024

Rockton May Day Faerie Festival: magical and mythical

The event will be held at Settler's Park, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.

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Rockton May Day Faerie Festival: magical and mythical

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Rockton Wed. Apr 24 2024

Photos: Hononegah's 2024 prom - "Our Last Summer"

Hononegah High School students celebrated their 2024 prom on Saturday, April 20 at the Tebala Event Center.

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Photos: Hononegah's 2024 prom - Our Last Summer

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South Beloit Tue. Apr 23 2024

Controlled prairie burn near Willowbrook Middle School

South Beloit and Boone County Fire departments staged a prescribed burn at Birds Grove Prairie.

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Controlled prairie burn near Willowbrook Middle School

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South Beloit Thu. Apr 18 2024

One mile of Highway 51 in Beloit renamed "VetsRoll Drive"

Eleven VetsRoll buses with over 200 elderly veterans leave Beloit for Washington DC on May 19, 2024.

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One mile of Highway 51 in Beloit renamed VetsRoll Drive

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South Beloit Thu. Apr 18 2024

“Kick It For Vic” raises funds for South Beloit man facing cancer

Friends and family will be raising funds on Saturday, April 20, 2024 with chicken, biscuits, and raffles.

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“Kick It For Vic” raises funds for South Beloit man facing cancer

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Rockton Wed. Apr 17 2024

Stylish fun at HOPE Foundation's “A Touch of Derby Days”

HOPE Foundation's events support Hononegah High School.

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Stylish fun at HOPE Foundation's “A Touch of Derby Days”

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Rockton Wed. Apr 10 2024

American Legion honors local youth with Good Deed awards, supports military children on Purple Up Day

The leaders of Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit support April 15 as “Purple Up Day.”

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American Legion honors local youth with Good Deed awards, supports military children on Purple Up Day

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