Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026

Summerpalooza – Celebrating Our 250th brings music, history, and hometown pride to Downtown Rockton

Summerpalooza blends everything that makes Rockton shine—local businesses, local music, local history, and the people who make this village feel like home.

Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department honors firefighter John Morgan with memorial brick at Station 1

A new commemorative brick now rests on the memorial patio in front of Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department Station 1, placed earlier this week in honor of firefighter John Morgan, whose dedication and compassion left a lasting mark on the department and the community he served. The brick, engraved with John’

Rock River Rampage adds community bike giveaway as team prepares for playoff showdown Saturday night

The Rock River Rampage are turning Saturday night’s playoff opener into something even bigger than football. As the Rampage get set to host the Wolves in the first round of the NLFL playoffs, the organization is rolling out a special surprise for its youngest fans — a two‑bike giveaway

Shirland celebrated Fourth of July on our nation's 250th anniversary

The fourth of July Spirit was alive at Shirland Independence Day events!

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Summerpalooza – Celebrating Our 250th brings music, history, and hometown pride to Downtown Rockton

Harlem‑Roscoe Fire Department honors firefighter John Morgan with memorial brick at Station 1

Rock River Rampage adds community bike giveaway as team prepares for playoff showdown Saturday night

Shirland celebrated Fourth of July on our nation's 250th anniversary