News
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025
honoring a veteran, no threat, wrestling, basketball
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Roscoe, IL
Roscoe man arrested for child pornography
The investigation began with a tip in August 2024 and led to a Tuesday arrest by Winnebago County deputies.
Roscoe, IL
Six months gone: Gil Wierschke
The 76-year-old Roscoe man has been missing since August 12, 2024.
Hononegah
Five straight NIC 10 basketball titles for the Hononegah Indians
The victory was led once again by girls basketball head coach Jason Brunke along with 5 juniors and a whole host of underclassmen.
South Beloit, IL
South Beloit outlasts Hinckley-Big Rock 54-49
"It was a great win for us over a great team." says senior Ross Robertson.
Features
Rockton Fire Protection District - 2024 Annual Report
The fire district proudly answered 1481 calls for service in 2024.
Rockton, IL
Rockton Galentines Day: ladies celebrating ladies
Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025 (not Feb. 14) offers fun activities for women in Rockton, Illinois.
Features
Operational Focus: Urgent Task Prioritization
How do you decide what matters when everything feels urgent?
Deaths
Death notices for the Stateline: Feb. 10, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Editorial
A life of stories: Who I am beyond the byline
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle is assistant editor of Rockton-Roscoe News.
Opinion
Strong spirits: kindness
Kindness is an act of war against evil.
Hononegah
62-55 winners for Hononegah over Belvidere, still top of the NIC-10
Jason Brunke - "Belvidere is a talented, tough team." "It's always a battle."
Hononegah competes at the 2025 IHSA Competitive Cheerleading Championships today February 7, 2025 at 4:15 pm
Hononegah will compete against 26 other teams in the large division at 4:15 pm on Friday, February 7th, 2025.
Patti Herold was a manager at the Wagon Wheel and upscale hotels
The family will be having a private celebration of her life at a later date.
Roscoe, IL
One month later: finding hope and healing after the fire
Della Watkins lost her home on Rockton Road, but you can help her recover.
