Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Nov. 28, 2025
Hotdogs in hot water, festivities
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Rockton American Legion prepping for Thanksgiving Day meal
Dinner starts Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, 2 pm
Adam Neblock
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025
Roscoe lights up, Rockton is lighting up, plus a Thanksgiving recipe
Michael McGinnis
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In case you missed it
Mr. Christmas lights up the night
At precisely 5:15 p.m. Thanksgiving evening, a 20 year Roscoe holiday lights tradition will continue.
Jean Seegers
Harlem-Roscoe Fire Department wins Roscoe Township Historical Society’s Heritage Award
On Monday, Nov. 17, 2025 Roscoe Township Historical Society President Laura Zwart presented the Harlem-Roscoe Protection Department with the 2025 Heritage Award at the Cross House. Harlem-Roscoe Fire Chief John Bergeron accepted the award for the department. The RTHS launched the Heritage Enterprise Recognition program in 2021 where the RTHS
Marianne Mueller
Rockton Christmas Walk starts the holiday season next weekend
The event runs from Friday Dec. 5 through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Marianne Mueller
Jennifer’s Recipe: Pumpkin Chai Spiced Bread
This slight twist on regular pumpkin bread is best if you can wait 8 - 12 hours before eating, which is a challenge!
Jennifer Schwerin
