Voting machines will be tested publicly on Tuesday at Winnebago County Clerk’s Office
The tabulation machines will be used for the April 1, 2025, local election.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 24, 2025
Two Golden Apples, camperships, restroom mandate
Whitman Post Elementary School principal presented with “Outstanding Principal Award”
Mrs. Megan Forsythe has been principal at Whitman Post for 10 years.
Ledgewood Elementary teacher Jackie Weerda claims a Golden Apple
Visitors surprised her with the award while she was reading to her kindergarteners.
Strong spirits: protection
Have you ever wished someone would show up to rescue you from the mess you were in?
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 22, 2025
Spelling bee, finding a grenade, retirement strategies
Who are the candidates in the April 1 election?
The names you'll see on the ballot in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton IL.
Man finds a grenade, takes it to the Roscoe police, police close Main Street
The Winnebago County bomb squad found that the old hand grenade was "deconstructed and not a threat to the public."
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 21, 2025
In the newsletter: spring roads, office closing, our death notices
Project 101, Part 2: Retirement Boogaloo
Highlighting retirement strategies at Talcott Library, Saturday morning, March 22.
Mariner Girl Scout Troop holds Gold Award ceremony
Madelaine Archer received the highest award available to Senior and Ambassador Girl Scouts.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Mar. 20, 2025
Baseball, close battle, hearing postponed, our death notices
Music: Jacoby at Rockton Inn
Sat, Mar 29, 2025, 7 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
Hononegah drops the season opener to North Boone
“Today we had a lot of mistakes, so we have a lot of things to work on.” Hononegah High School baseball coach Matt Simpson
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 19, 2025
Scooby Doo, students, candidate list, more snow, more townhomes
Community Yoga at the Community Center
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 8 am, Roscoe Township Community Center 4562 Hononegah Road Roscoe IL, 61073
Live Music: Lola Blu & Full Band
Sat Mar 22, 2025, 8:00 pm, Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd. Roscoe IL, 61073
"Scooby Doo, Where Are You?" RMS cast and crew gives a groovy answer
Two casts of Roscoe Middle School students recreated mysteries from the popular cartoon series.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 18, 2025
Chemtool, death notices, fire, school board, Meet The Hotdogs
Building lost, house saved, no injuries in rural South Beloit fire
The cause of the fire is under investigation and a dollar loss amount is not available.
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 17, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Annual Report 2024
Last year the department responded to 4,066 emergency calls, including 3,241 EMS calls.
Docent training this week at Rockton Township Historical Society
Anyone interested in sharing Rockton's rich history with the public is invited to Thursday's brief educational session.
Roscoe Community Market ~ Opening Day!
Sunday, May 4, 2025, 11 a.m until 3 p.m., Louie's Tap House, 5689 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
Wednesday Night Comedy
Wed Mar 26, 2025, 8:00 pm, Mustangs Bar & Grill 482 Gardner St. South Beloit IL, 61080
Election
League of Women Voters host Candidate Meet and Greet at Roscoe Community Center
The candidate event was co-sponsored by Rockton-Roscoe News.
Hononegah
Hononegah Annual Report 2023-2024
Hononegah had 1,803 students with a 93% graduation rate.
Opinion
Strong spirits: truth
Love always tells the truth, lives the truth, conquers evil.
News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 15, 2025
Windy weather, high school musical, bus expansion, football lawsuit
Lester Peterson was a Rockton trustee
A private Celebration of Life luncheon will be held in Rockton, IL.
Shop local at the Roscoe Makers Mercantile on Jun 21
Local vendors and small businesses will gather at Main and Bridge in Roscoe on June 21 for the first-ever Roscoe Makers Mercantile. Shop handmade goods, grab a bite from food trucks, and enjoy the community atmosphere.
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 14 - Friday, Mar 21, 2025
Coming this week: 20 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
Macktown Youth Football
Free Macktown Football offseason workout on Friday
Friday, March 21 2025 5:30 pm-7:30 pm, Whitman Post Elementary School, 1060 East Union Street Rockton, IL 61072
Election
Early Voting Begins March 17 in Winnebago County
You can vote early at the Winnebago County Offices, 404 Elm Street, in Rockford.
Rockton
Analytics Consulting is still analyzing Chemtool claims
The next hearing will be at 1:30 p.m. on May 2, 2025 in Rockford, IL.
Opinion
Loren Floto: Talcott Free Library board
I'm running for a two-year term on the Talcott Free Library board in the consolidated election coming up on April 1, 2025.
Features
Operational Focus: Resolving Conflict Before It Becomes Chaos
Conflict is inevitable, but how you handle it defines your business.
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Mar. 10, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
News
Rockton-Roscoe News Briefs: Monday, Mar. 10, 2025
Shakespeare Day, Quiz Bowl, private eye, today's events
Rockton
50 North: still bringing fun and opportunities for seniors
The non profit seniors group welcomes anyone "north" of age 50 to visit their meetings.
Opinion
Strong spirits: anger!
Don't allow your anger to hold you captive or steal your joy.
Shirland
Shirland Math Team to publish children's book on Pi Day
Proceeds from the March 14 sale of "The Pi Day Pirates" will benefit St. Jude's Research Hospital.
Rockton
Chemtool explosion: more than a memory
Looking back over 45 months since the massive industrial fire in Rockton, Illinois
News
What's happening in the Stateline: Friday, Mar 7 - Friday, Mar 14
Coming this week: 19 events in Rockton, South Beloit, and Roscoe
