Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026

High school basketball, Saturday events, canjo making

Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026
Also known as a diddly-bow, the canjo is related to the Berimbow of Afro-Brazilian roots. Nature at the Confluence is providing tools and materials to make one. You provide a can.

What's happening in RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News.

Big 4th quarter propels SOBOs past Hiawatha 66-52.
The win represents more than just another mark in the conference standings.
Hononegah Indians beat Harlem 62-48 off a second-half scoring burst.
The second half saw Hononegah really come into their own offensively with senior guard Oba Fasalojo scoring in the paint and beyond the arc. Fasalojo led Hononegah with 22 points with four attempts at the line.

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Today’s events

Heart Strings: Canjo Workshop
February 7, 2026 @ 10:00 am - 1:00 pm, Nature at the Confluence, 306 Dickop Street, South Beloit, IL 61080
3rd Annual Old Stone Church Bake Sale
Sat Feb 7, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Yeti Fest Treat Trail
Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, 12 - 3 p.m. Village of Rockton IL, 61072
Serenity Sunday Sound Bath
Saturday, Feb 7, 7pm. Access SOUL High Frequency Sanctuary, Roscoe IL 61073
Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

South Beloit FREE Youth Football Camp March 1, 2026
Offseason Youth Football camp at the South Beloit High School Gym. Sunday March 1 2026 1 p - 3p. Parents do need to come in and register their player. The camp is free and open t all players from 4th - 8th grade. Thank you to Laura Redieske for the
Death notices for the far Stateline: Feb. 3, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Guilford Vikings beat Hononegah 79-49 in late game shutout
Hononegah traveled down to Rockford to play the #1 Guilford Vikings in a NIC-10 matchup that puts Hono a game behind Auburn, and keeps Guilford a game up as they try to secure the conference boys basketball championship. The Feb. 2, 2026 game was close in the first half with