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Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Nov. 17, 2025

Village meetings, engagement

Michael McGinnis

Nov 17, 2025 — 3 min read

Mike Anthony of Iron Army Performance Center and Erica Esselmann of Worth It Wellness with Erica both agreed they were never getting married again. But here they are.

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The Village of Roscoe and Metronet invite residents to a come-and-go open house meeting to learn more about the upcoming fiber optic installation projects in Hawks Pointe, Denali Heights, and Downtown Roscoe. The open house will be Wednesday, November 19, 2025 between 5:30 and 6:30 p.m. at Roscoe Village Hall, 10631 Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073. That is, there is no formal presentation – drop in anytime during the hour. This open house will include project exhibits and give residents the chance to speak directly with representatives from Metronet and Village staff about construction timelines, potential service impacts, and restoration plans. For questions, contact the Village of Roscoe Enginee at 815-877-0746 or vorengineer@roscoeil.gov.
Roscoe entrepreneurs Mike Anthony of Iron Army Performance Center and Erica Esselmann of Worth It Wellness with Erica are engaged to be married. Congratulations!

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