Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 29, 2026
Bowling, Batmobile
Latest
Roscoe VFW
Everything’s coming up poppies at VFW Post 2955 in Roscoe
Veterans and auxiliary members of Roscoe VFW Post 2955 were winners at the Illinois State Buddy Poppy display competition again in 2026. Each year, VFW posts around the country compete for the most outstanding patriotic and decorative display using thousands of crepe paper poppies. The Roscoe VFW entries have placed
Faith
Strong spirits: paradox
Okay, but what do I do with my circumstances?
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Mar. 28, 2026
Birds, track and field
Deaths
Richard (Richie) J. Bennington led an adventurous life, filled with family and friends.
“My dad was the greatest person I know,” his daughter Akahllia Bennington said.
South Beloit High School
Strong commits to national power Rock Valley College bowling
James Strong qualified for the 2025-2026 IHSA bowling championships earlier this year.
Fundraising
Hononegah Girls Track & Field launches fundraiser for essential gear
The Hononegah Girls Track & Field team is seeing strong growth this season and is launching a fundraiser to help cover essential gear as the roster continues to expand.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue June 2, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Mar. 27, 2026
Three municipalities
Rockton, IL
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu August 27, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Mar. 26, 2026
Student/staff volleyball, bingo, live music in Roscoe
Rockton Ramblings
Supportive community came to cheer students versus staff at Tony Barlow Charity Games
Strong community support benefited DEFY - Domestic Abuse - at the Tony Barlow Charity Games on March 19.
Rockton, IL
Village of Rockton Board Meeting
Tue May 5, 2026 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Mar. 25, 2026
Death notices, tips from a coach
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Mar. 24, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Featured
Why off-season training is so important
The off-season is where the magic happens.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Mar. 24, 2026
If we were much farther north, we’d be in Wisconsin.
Junior Indians Flag Footbal
Girls flag football — needs you!
RL Jr. Indians Girls Flag Football program needs a few more girls, ages 7-8, 9-10, and middle schoolers in grades 6–8.
Newsletter
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Mar. 23, 2026
Matilda the Musical, immigrant in Rockton
Roscoe Middle School
Matilda the Musical Jr. concludes director’s 30-year career at Roscoe Middle School
Rosoce Middle School's production of Matilda, the Musical Jr. the weekend of March 6-8, 2026.
