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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug 29 2026
Weekend in far northern Illinois
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Hononegah Football
Hononegah overwhelms Auburn 63–14 in NIC‑10 home opener
From the opening whistle, Hononegah played like a team intent on setting the tone for the season.
Deaths
Death notices: Aug 28 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday August 27, 2026
Endangered Runaway 15 year old Kiella Patterson,
Families and community connected with Rockton Police Department at National Night Out
All ages filled the Village Green Park on Aug. 4 at Rockton's National Night Out event.
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Breaking News - Endangered Runaway 15 year old Kiella Patterson
If you have any information on Kiella's whereabouts, please contact the Roscoe Police Department via phone (815-623-7338) or via email (apodgorny7813@roscoeil.gov)
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, August 26 2026
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News. • Wednesday, August 26, 2026, is National Dog Day, a chance for families across Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit to celebrate the pets that make our community brighter. Whether your dog prefers the couch, the trail, or
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Celebrate National Dog Day with Your Four-Legged Friends Across Rockton, Roscoe & South Beloit
We don’t need much of an excuse to celebrate the pups who make our homes happier and our community a little friendlier.
Hononegah High School
Alicia Wallin continues to shine, capturing RCC Invite title with a 77
Some athletes announce themselves with a single moment. Others keep proving it, season after season, round after round. For Roscoe’s own Alicia Wallin, elite golf has become her calling card — and she added another impressive chapter to her young career by firing a 77 at Rockford Country Club to
Business
Forest City Gear Honors Mark Garey as He Retires After 27 Years of Service
Forest City Gear an industry-leading manufacturer of fine- and medium-pitch custom gears, Forest City Gear is proud to celebrate the retirement of Mark Garey after 27 years of dedicated service to the company. Garey joined Forest City Gear in August 1999 as a member of the Secondary Machining
K9 ZORO, Beloved Winnebago County Sheriff’s K9, Dies After Sudden Illness
K9 ZORO served from September 24, 2021 to August 24, 2026
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, August 25 2026
Award Winning writer Marianne Mueller talks about a couple of recent events in the Rockton area.
Hononegah welcomes students, staff, parents and Administration at Purple and Gold Festival
This year's Purple and Gold Festival provided fun for eveyone!
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, August 24, 2026
What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News. Buckets n Blooms is giving away 60 flower arrangements. You just can’t keep them.Christy Krupa’s third annual free floral arrangement giveaway begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 29Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda SchneedleHononegah gets
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, August 23 2026
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Buckets n Blooms is giving away 60 flower arrangements. You just can’t keep them.
Christy Krupa’s third annual free floral arrangement giveaway begins at 8 a.m. Aug. 29
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, August 22, 2026
Weekend in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit
Hononegah Football
Hononegah gets a Gritty Week 1 Win with Weather Delays, New Faces
Friday night’s opener wasn’t just a football game—it was a test of patience, focus, and adaptability. A long lightning delay stretched halftime into an hour‑and‑a‑half sit‑and‑wait session, turning the NIC‑10 opener into a mental battle as much as a physical one.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, August 21, 2026
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Hononegah Purple & Gold Fest Set for Thursday
Hononegah Community High School will welcome students, families and the community to its annual Purple & Gold Fest on Thursday, August 20, 2026. The event begins at 5 p.m. at Hononegah High School, 307 Salem St. in Rockton. Admission is free. Thursday’s schedule * 5:00–5:45 p.
Siepert & Co. LLP retains stellar reputation and strong community involvement
Siepert and Company has been serving local communities since 1949.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday August 20, 2026
Purple and Gold Fest 2026 for Hononegah High School. VFW Post 11019 seeks students and the South Beloit Lions holding their 2nd Annual Corn Roast
VFW Post 11019 Seeks Student Entries for National Scholarship Competitions
VFW Post 11019 is inviting local students in grades 6–12 to participate in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarship competitions.
South Beloit Lions Club fires up the grills for 2nd annual corn roast fundraiser
29 August 2026 from 11-5 at the Dari Ripple in South Beloit. New to this year's event: Mustang's beer tent, South Beloit Fire Department showing kids around a fire truck (they get to shoot the hose!), and 101.9 FM live broadcasting
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, August 19, 2026
News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. VFW Post 11019 Honors South Beloit Officer Sawyer KurthSouth Beloit Police Officer Sawyer Kurth was honored by VFW Post 11019 as its Post-level Law Enforcement Officer of the Year during the August 17