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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Sept. 19, 2025

Class of 1975, one student and a flag, bluegrass festival

Michael McGinnis

Sep 19, 2025 — 4 min read

Unknown Suspects will be playing tonight at Two Rivers Bluegrass Festival in Harrison, IL, south of Shirland.

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The Hononegah Class of 1975 is having their 50th reunion next weekend, joined by several people from the Class of 1955 (who graduated 70 years ago). The classes of 1974 and 1976 will be invited to a meet and greet at Al’s Main Street Tap downtown. Many other events are planned for Sept. 26-28 - join their Facebook page for more details.

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