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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 Wed. Oct 16 2024

Old Stone Church food pantry: serving local communities for 30 years

The Rockton food pantry made its first distribution in June 1994.

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Old Stone Church food pantry: serving local communities for 30 years

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Rockton Sun. Oct 13 2024

Stephen Mack student brought birthday joy to seniors in Beloit

Seventh grader Aubrey Green made birthday bags for seniors through Beloit Meals on Wheels.

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Stephen Mack student brought birthday joy to seniors in Beloit

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Roscoe Sat. Oct 12 2024

Reminiscing at Cross and Crown Preschool's 25th anniversary celebration

Founded in 1997, the preschool held festivities for former students, parents, and teachers.

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Reminiscing at Cross and Crown Preschool's 25th anniversary celebration

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Rockton Thu. Oct 3 2024

Hononegah: Homecoming in the Fast Lane

Homecoming 2024 was one to remember as students gave back to their community.

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Hononegah: Homecoming in the Fast Lane

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Rockton Mon. Sep 23 2024

Rockton named winner of Rock Snake Competition

Rocky the Rock Snake reached a length of 378 stones, while Roscoe the Snake came in with 324.

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Rockton named winner of Rock Snake Competition

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Roscoe Wed. Sep 18 2024

Cross and Crown Preschool: sharpening minds for 25 years

On Sunday, Sept. 22, 2024, Cross and Crown Preschool in Roscoe, IL is holding an open house.

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Cross and Crown Preschool: sharpening minds for 25 years

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Roscoe Tue. Sep 17 2024

Roscoe Fall Festival: fun times for everyone

This year marked the 114th anniversary of the festival, with Roscoe Lions taking the reins for 54 of those years.

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Roscoe Fall Festival: fun times for everyone

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