Rockton, IL
Ruby Blake (1932-2022): her glowing smile and her bright blue eyes will be missed
Services will be Sunday afternoon, Feb. 6.
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Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/2/2022
In the news: quilt shop closing, board meetings, newsletters, and a puppy
Roscoe, IL
Dryer fire in Roscoe apartment causes smoke, but no injuries
Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire and used fans to remove the smoke.
Roscoe, IL
Hononegah victories over the weekend
Well done: Scholastic Bowl, musicians, math, cheer, swimming, wrestling, bowling
Rockton, IL
Hononegah gets top numbers in Math Invitational
The undefeated Math Team heads for regionals on Feb. 26
Rockton, IL
Statue to honor Hononegah Community High School namesake
Hopefully the statue of Hononegah will be completed by the fall of 2022.
Opinion
Strong spirits: tell good news!
As a witness, you only need to tell what you actually saw, heard, or experienced.
Roscoe, IL
Rock Valley College announces Dean's List and President's List for Fall 2021
More than 20 Rockton and Roscoe students were named to the President's List.
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Community High School in competition this weekend
Students are competing in math, bowling, and basketball.
Rockton, IL
Local students graduate with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
More than 762 students received degrees at the December ceremony.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/28/2022
This week in the news: comedy at the barbershop, Danica Patrick, teen poetry,
Roscoe, IL
Accolades for Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief Don Shoevlin
Plans to celebrate Chief Shoevlin's accomplishments had to be canceled last year - twice.
Rockton, IL
Mark Beachey (1975-2022) was a sports fanatic with a quick wit
Visitation and memorial will be Saturday morning, Feb. 5.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/26/2022
In the news: police, FBI, COVID, taxes, urgent care, car crash, swimming, and snow
Rockton, IL
Hononegah Board of Education recognizes Golden Apple nominees, other achievements
Golden Apple, state competition, a fitness tracker, Workplace Readiness
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton approves design review for Red Barn Golf Course
Red Barn Golf Course was formerly a part of the Wagon Wheel Resort.
Opinion
Strong spirits: surrender!
Asking for God's help is one thing. Surrendering to him is another.
Rockton, IL
Red Collins (1928-2022) built his own house on Center Street in Rockton
Collins, an electrician, settled in Rockton after serving in the Korea War.
Roscoe, IL
Serenity Memorial Garden at Roscoe Methodist Church becomes a reality
Serenity Memorial Garden will be available to the whole community.
Roscoe, IL
Ronald Zawislak (1959-2022) cared for his truck, loved hot rod meets
Mass of Christian Burial will be Friday morning, January 28, with visitation the previous afternoon.
Rockton, IL
Introducing our new contributor Margaret Downing
Margaret has been a history buff for most of her life.
Roscoe, IL
News Briefs from Rockton and Roscoe: 1/21/2022
The word is excellence: awards, swimming, grades, and weather (in Alabama),
