Rockton, IL
Introducing our new contributor Margaret Downing
Margaret has been a history buff for most of her life.
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Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/21/2022
The word is excellence: awards, swimming, grades, and weather (in Alabama),
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe pop-up COVID testing center closed until further notice
The center's testing lab is under investigation by several states.
Roscoe, IL
Rockton and Roscoe candidates in first contested Winnebago County Treasurer's race since 1999
Randy Johnson, Steve Schultz, and Sue Goral tell us why they want the job.
Rockton, IL
Winnebago County Board approves new voting precinct boundaries
Each precincts is designed to contain about the same number of voters.
Rockton, IL
Rose Lovejoy (1929-2022) was waitress at the Wagon Wheel, fried cake roller at Rockton Methodist Church
Visitation and memorial will be Saturday morning, January 22,
Roscoe, IL
News in Brief 1/19/2022 from Roscoe and Rockton
Rounding up the news: Chemtool, Starbucks, COVID, vintage shopping, and gas.
Rockton, IL
Local students named to dean's lists at Wheaton College and Southern New Hampshire University
At least 25 local college students received similar honors last semester.
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Driver Services Facility remains closed, should reopen next week
The Roscoe facility is expected to reopen Wednesday, Jan. 26.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Township Board considers changes in cemetery maintenance and employee rules
The contract with Executive Lawn Services would renew in April.
Rockton, IL
Introducing our new reporter Marianne Mueller
Marianne Mueller has been a reporter in the Rockton area for more than 20 years.
Rockton, IL
Carly LaMay signs letter of intent to play basketball at Rock Valley College
Carly had played basketball for Coach Watkins's teams before.
Roscoe, IL
Truck fire in Roscoe, no injuries
Only the truck burned and no one was hurt.
Opinion
Strong spirits: all you need!
We can't afford to be separate from God just as we can't afford not to breathe.
Roscoe, IL
Republicans running to represent Roscoe and Rockton: Andrew Chesney in Senate, John Cabello in House
The two men are the first to announce their candidacy for these new districts.
Rockton, IL
Greater Rockton Centre renovations discussed at Rockton Township meeting
Trustee Gene Hermann inquired about the goals for the GRC.
Roscoe, IL
Donald Christman (1933-2022) flew bombers, directed budgets, ushered at church
Celebration of Life will most likely occur sometime spring 2022.
Rockton, IL
Georgia DeSautel (1942-2022), born in North Dakota, served students and teachers, played piano by ear
Celebration of life will be Saturday afternoon, January 22, 2022,
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Police Department adds three new officers
The Village also approved road improvements and a contract with "Text My Gov."
Roscoe, IL
Village of Roscoe may add splashpad to Leland Park, move Fall Festival to Riverside Park
Also discussed: COVID leave, police equipment, and Public Works parking.
