Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Apr. 17, 2026
New fire chief for South Beloit, Nashville, free trees
Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by Rockton-Roscoe News.
No Limits, All Heart: Roscoe Middle School Braves Roll Into IESA State
What do you get when you mix two 8th graders, two 7th graders and two 6th graders. Normally, I would say it would be chaos or some newer version of the 6/7 trend. However, the Roscoe Middle School Braves bowling team got a great mix of talent, teamwork, hometown
Harold Bone
Hononegah H.O.P.E. Foundation “A Touch of Nashville” Saturday, April 18, 2026
The H.O.P.E. Foundation’s 24th Annual “Touch of Spring” fundraiser/dinner and dance to benefit Hononegah High School will be held on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at the American Center in Rockton, at 221 W. Main Street. The theme this year will be a “Touch of Nashville”
Marianne Mueller
South Beloit Fire Chief answering the call with over four decades of fire service
South Beloit Fire Chief Brian Kunce brings decades of experience to his calling.
Marianne Mueller
Today's events
Oak Sapling Giveaway
Friday, April 17, 2026 @ 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm, Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
Julie Uram
Cross and Crown Lutheran Church Community Meal
Friday, April 17, 2026 - 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL
Julie Lewis
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In case you missed it
Beloit Man Found Dead in Wooded Area in South Beloit; Coroner Says Natural Causes Suspected
Officials emphasized that no immediate signs of foul play were found at the scene.
Harold Bone
Death notices for the far Stateline: Apr. 14, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
