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Michael McGinnis

Editor

A former magazine editor and webmaster, Michael McGinnis moved back to the Midwest from Texas in 2015. He graduated from a small Indiana college 40 years ago with a degree in Communications and Theater Arts. His wife is an Illinois native who likes snow. His son is a student at Hononegah Community High School. His family has been served by the Roscoe Post Office since 2018, in a tri-level house off Atwood Road that requires eleven steps to enter. You can reach him at 815-408-0140‬ or editor@roscoenews.com.

Roscoe Tue. May 21 2024

Roscoe Memorial Day Parade: low turnout meets high patriotism

The Village of Roscoe says the small event could be shorter, without closing streets.

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Roscoe Memorial Day Parade: low turnout meets high patriotism

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Rockton Tue. May 21 2024

Local government meetings this week

The municipalities of South Beloit, Rockton and Roscoe have board meetings this week.

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Local government meetings this week

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Roscoe Mon. May 20 2024

Death notices for the Stateline: 5/20/2024

We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit.

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Death notices for the Stateline: 5/20/2024

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South Beloit Sat. May 18 2024

Investigation: Roscoe officer fired fatal shots after almost being crushed, believed suspect had gun

The Rock County District Attorney found that Roscoe Police Sgt. Robert Lewis acted in self-defense.

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Investigation: Roscoe officer fired fatal shots after almost being crushed, believed suspect had gun

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Roscoe event

Sat May 18 4:00 pm

Fire Prevention Week Open House

4 - 7 p.m. Adults: $13, 5 and Under: Free

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Fire Prevention Week Open House

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Roscoe Fri. May 17 2024

What's happening in far northern Illinois: Friday, May 17 - Friday, May 24

This week on the community calendar in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.

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What's happening in far northern Illinois: Friday, May 17 - Friday, May 24

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South Beloit event

Fri Jun 7 9:00 am

Blood Drive at Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit

9 a.m. - 2 p.m.

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Blood Drive at Faith Lutheran Church South Beloit

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