All you can eat sweet corn at Roscoe VFW Corn Roast
Corn lovers took advantage of the "all you can eat" theme at the annual VFW Post 2955 Corn Roast, Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
Papa John, office hours, cooler weather
John Akerlund was committed to serving others
A celebration of life will be held later. The family asks for privacy right now.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Counting birds, cold front, death notices, village meetings
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Blowout: Eagles fly home after SOBOs victory
A spectacular kick off to South Beloit's football season ends in 46-8, holding Christian Life at zero points for most of the game.
Strong spirits: focused
It would be wise to ask ourselves what or who is at the center of my attention.
Will the Town of Beloit terminate fire service in South Beloit?
TOB Fire Chief Pease and TOB Administrator Wellnitz want to terminate the firefighting agreement with City of South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Purple and Gold, pre-trial hearings
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he met.
Hononegah opens the 2025 football season on the road against the Auburn Knights
The first game is Saturday August 29, 2025 at noon.
Food Truck Friday: Tamaleland
Fri Sept 5, 2025, 11 am - 2 pm, Bridge Street Parking Lot, 5466 Bridge St., Roscoe IL, 61073
Purple and Gold celebrated the new school year, blending in special moments
Purple and Gold balloons adorned the entrance to Hononegah Community High School on Friday, Aug. 22, 2025, welcoming everyone to the 31st annual Purple and Gold Festival. Earlier in the evening, volleyball games were played inside the field house. Outdoor action started with soccer and girls' flag football. As
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 29, 2025
Music, ice cream, lane closures
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 28, 2025
Construction, motorcycles, soccer, gears
Rockton man charged with Aggravated DUI Involving Death
Anthony J. Moe was booked into Winnebago County Jail the next morning.
7th annual Jaimie Cox "We're Gonna Ride Again" Motorcycle Rally
The annual fundraising event is held in honor of Jaimie Cox, a Rockford police officer who died in the line of duty November 5, 2017.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2025
Cool cars, connect with the city manager
"Cheers for gears!" Roscoe's Forest City Gear opens new warehouse in Roscoe
The 5,000 square foot facility expands opportunities in aerospace and defense "locally, nationally, and in outer space."
High Hopes for Hononegah’s Varsity Soccer Team in 2025
"Soccer is everything to me."
Village of Rockton bidding fond farewell to Planning and Development Administrator
Tricia Diduch will become Byron's City Administrator. Her final day with the Village of Rockton was August 22, 2025.
Main Street Meat gift basket sells for $1,025 to benefit charity
But you can buy a package of Snack Sticks for $8.95 or a Variety Pack for $39.95.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2025
Another bridge closed, SOBO football preview, corn roast
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 25, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
South Beloit SOBOs
SOBO's got good work in as they prepare for Game 1 of the 2025 season during their Red and White Night football scrimmage.
South Beloit football is coming off a 6-4 record and postseason berth.
South Beloit Lions Club partners with Dari Ripple to host first-annual community corn roast
Proceeds go on to benefit a wide range of community organizations
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 25, 2025
Bridge closed, Jack’s story garden
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 24, 2025
Water fly, subpoenas, faithfulness
Opinion
Strong spirits: faithfulness
We all have faith in something or someone.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 23, 2025
Piano player, painter, farewells
Deaths
William August Butterworth shared his carpentry skills with friends and family
Bill loved to talk to people and help them build and repair furniture.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 22, 2025
Fewer places to go out, today’s events, weather
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Aug. 21, 2025
Superintendent, Purple and Gold, today's events
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Aug. 20, 2025
Weather, death notices, Shirland School closed
Hononegah
Hononegah School Board hires Dr. Ehren Jarrett as next superintendent
Hononegah's Board of Education voted to hire Dr. Ehren Jarrett as the next superintendent at their July 2025 meeting.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Aug. 19, 2025
Death notices, village meetings
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Aug. 18, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Aug. 18, 2025
Wrong event, relinquish, hearing
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025
Municipal meetings, weather
Opinion
Strong spirits: relinquish?
It means letting go of troubles and treasures, problems and pleasures.
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025
Less Schnucks, live music
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Aug. 15, 2025
Hononegah football schedule, hot corn, pizza today
