Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Apr. 6, 2026

Parade, newsletter, local news

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Apr. 6, 2026
Nygren Wetland Preserve, Rockton IL. Photo: Douglas Marocco

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Strong spirits: parade and beyond
What really happened on Easter
VBS 2026 - Kingdom Quest
Sign up your children (4 years through students entering 5th grade) for Roscoe UMC Vacation Bible School for five mornings of fun and learning about Jesus’ love for us all.
Check the latest forecast from Rockton weatherman Mark Henderson.

In case you missed it

New Programs at the Roscoe Township Community Center
Join us for some cupcake and floral fun with these two classes in May.

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