Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 20, 2025
Homecoming photos, sentencing hearing
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- After waiving a jury trial and pleading guilty to robbing First National Bank in Belvidere last November, former Roscoe resident Matthew Barnett’s sentencing hearing had been rescheduled from Oct. 31 to Dec. 4, 2025 at the Boone County Courthouse.
Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah’s Homecoming Week
Hononegah’s Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.
Marianne Mueller
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Oct. 19, 2025
Frenchman’s Frolic, one important thing
Michael McGinnis
Strong spirits: one thing
Everyone has one thing that is most important to them. What’s yours?
Gary Schwerin
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Upcoming events
Kinnikinnick School Board Meeting
Tue Oct 21, 2025, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North, Senior Activity Event: Apples and insurance
Tue, Oct 21, 2025, 1-3 p.m. Rockton Township Community Center at 302 Main St., Rockton IL 61072
Diana LaForge
Life Church Food Pantry
Tue Oct 21, 2025, 9:00 am, Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
The Rockford Symphony Orchestra spent an evening at Hononegah High School
Hononegah High School hosted the Rockford Symphony Orchestra’s Broadway and Beyond at the Performing Arts Center
Jean Seegers
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025
Frenchman’s Frolic, wastewater, Blue Thunder
Michael McGinnis
Belvidere North Edges Hononegah 27-24, in Thriller as Community Rallies for Benny
Our offense came out and moved the ball against a very stout defense.
Harold Bone
South Beloit municipal wastewater rates to nearly double by 2029
4-1 vote leads to rate increases; City officials cite aging lift stations, lost revenue, and state loan requirements in push for higher sewage rates.
Adam Neblock
