Rockton, IL
Local history: a Rockton hero — General Elon John Farnsworth
Elon John Farnsworth, a hero of the Battle of Gettysburg, is buried in Rockton Township Cemetery.
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Rockton, IL
Holiday shopping opportunities on West Main in Rockton
Christmas is coming, and Main Street Rockton attracts shoppers from miles around.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah swimmer Gracie Colvin signs with Arkansas
Senior Hononegah Indian Grace Colvin signs to swim for the Arkansas Razorbacks
Rockton, IL
38th annual Rockton Christmas Walk introduces new events, keeps traditions alive
Three days of Christmas cheer and action are planned for Dec. 2, 3 and 4 in Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Civic boards to make decisions this week
Trustees for Rockton, Roscoe, Hononegah, Kinnikinnick, and others are meeting Tuesday and Wednesday.
Roscoe, IL
Bradley Meyer was an electrician at Chrysler
Visitation and funeral will be Friday afternoon, Nov. 18, 2022.
Roscoe, IL
Joyce and John Johnsen died only two weeks apart
A joint celebration of life for Joyce and John will be held Jan. 7, 2023.
Rockton, IL
Stephen Mack Middle School Class Act brings down the house
This year's assembly was about heroes, both make-believe and real.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 11/13/2022
With sadness we announce several recent deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area.
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Strong spirits: if
Usually we want to be the ones setting the conditions.
Roscoe, IL
Susan Zimmerman had season tickets to the theater, loved traveling or a good book
Visitation will be Tuesday afternoon, with funeral Wednesday morning, November 16.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Lions Club gives back through Wimpy's Fund and through other community outreach
The Wimpy's Fund Auction helps over 100 Illinois families in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and Harrison.
Shows
CYT's The SpongeBob Musical at Hononegah Performing Arts Centre, Nov. 17 - Nov. 20
The stakes are higher than ever in this Rockford-area musical premiere.
Roscoe, IL
Janice Miller: mother of four, registered nurse, and loved to sing
Memorial services will be Saturday afternoon, November 12.
Roscoe, IL
Elden Peterson was a volunteer firefighter for over 20 years
Funeral and visitation will be Saturday morning, Nov. 12.
Roscoe, IL
Catherine Burdick was a librarian at the Roscoe Library
Visitation and memorial service will be Saturday, Nov. 12, 2022
South Beloit, IL
Shed fire in South Beloit was quickly stopped
No injuries were reported in the accidental fire.
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe yearly financial audit yields very favorable results
Other business: Stateline Mass Transit, recent construction, and proposed developments
Rockton, IL
Jerry Wallace served on the Rockton school board and Rockton Village board
Funeral and visitation will be Monday and Tuesday, Nov. 21-22, 2022
Rockton, IL
Patricia Calvesio worked as a cosmetologist and school paraprofessional
Memorial service will be Friday noon, November 11.
