Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - reported by Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 neighbors each month.
- At Village of Rockton‘s public works meetings on Tuesday, trustees will discuss a PVC membrane for the public pool and fines for an illegal water hookup for a $748 thousand residence.
- The Village of Roscoe board will consider using public funds to paint over the mural on the Masonic Lodge building, despite the veto of Village President Carol Gustafson.
- The City of South Beloit will discuss a real estate contract for the purchase and sale of 910 Ingersoll Place.
Blowout: Eagles fly home after SOBOs victory
A spectacular kick off to South Beloit’s football season ends in 46-8, holding Christian Life at zero points for most of the game.
Josaiah Placensia
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Michael McGinnis
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Upcoming events
Labor Day
Mon Sep 1, 2025
Michael McGinnis
Village of Roscoe Board Meeting
Tue Sept 2, 2025 6:30 pm, Village of Roscoe, 10631 Main Street Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
50 North: Back to School
Tue, Sept. 2, 2025, 1-3 pm, Rockton Township Community Center, 302 Main St., Rockton, IL 61072
Diana LaForge
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Will the Town of Beloit terminate fire service in South Beloit?
TOB Fire Chief Pease and TOB Administrator Wellnitz want to terminate the firefighting agreement with City of South Beloit.
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Strong spirits: focused
It would be wise to ask ourselves what or who is at the center of my attention.
Gary Schwerin
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Aug. 30, 2025
Purple and Gold, pre-trial hearings
Michael McGinnis
Steve Cofoid - Hononegah alumnus educator, former athletic director, club supporter
Cheerleaders sat on Kelsey Field during the 2025 Purple and Gold Festival, each holding 22 balloons in the school colors, signifying the life of a person who made a difference to everyone he came in contact with, in and outside of Rockton. Family and friends listened with loving hearts as
Marianne Mueller
