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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept. 5, 2025
Fall Festival, baker's dream, librarian retires
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Baker's Dream: season passed, season to come
Perhaps premature, I am anxious to put my overgrown garden to bed.
Roscoe, IL
North Suburban Library District Director retires after 13 years at the helm
After 13 years as Executive Director of the North Suburban Library District, Mary Petro is retiring and moving on to a post-retirement career as a mental health counselor.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025
Rock snake totals, Roscoe Fall Festival
Roscoe, IL
Roscoe Lions Club Fall Festival is just around the corner
Families are looking forward to the annual Fall Festival, September 5, 6, and 7, 2025, at Leland Park in Roscoe, IL.
Opinion
"I believe in South Beloit. I believe in the grit of our residents."
Guest columnist Joshua Loyd shares a few thoughts on what's next for the fire department in South Beloit.
Roscoe VFW
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
Deaths
John Akerlund was committed to serving others
A celebration of life will be held later. The family asks for privacy right now.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Counting birds, cold front, death notices, village meetings
Deaths
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Roscoe Fall Festival
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Schedule Saturday, Sept 6th 2025
It's Saturday of the 2025 Roscoe Lions Fall Festival. Below is the full schedule for the day: 10:30 am Kiddie Costume Parade - See details in the image above 12 pm - 4 pm: Kids' Day on the Midway - $30 buys a wristband good for 4 hours on