Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025
Tumbling and trampolines, passionate patriot
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- Kids Spot in Roscoe has officially acquired J&J Tumbling, Trampoline, and Swimming in Pecatonica as of October 3, 2025. J&J’s has been known for excellence in tumbling and trampoline for more than 60 years.
Norm Alpers, A Passionate Patriot and Educator
Norm joined the Army Reserve Program at the University of Illinois, eventually reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. After retiring in 1965, he became a teacher of history and political science at Hononegah.
Jean Seegers
South Beloit man pleads guilty to child pornography charges
Tony Dusso had been a Lutheran pastor for 25 years.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Oct. 3, 2025
Hononegah Homecoming, promoting Rockton, keeping kids healthy
Michael McGinnis
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Weekend events
Pumpkin Patch Food Drive
Sat, Oct. 4, 2025, 9 a.m.- 3 p.m. Amazing Grace Lutheran Church, 5809 Prairie Hill Rd., South Beloit, IL 61080
Clint Burow
Music: Flat Car Riders at Rockton Inn
Sat Oct 4, 2025, 7 - 10 p.m., Rockton Inn Pub & Grub, 102 East Main St., Rockton, IL
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Antique Sale: Roscoe Township Historical Society
Sat-Sun Oct. 4-5, 2025, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m., Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
History of Medicine in the 1800s and Early Roscoe Physicians
Sunday, October 5, 2025, 11 a.m. , Roscoe Township Community Center, 4562 Hononegah Road, Roscoe IL, 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Photos: 2025 Hononegah Homecoming Parade
Sunny skies and purple-and-gold spirit filled the route, leading up to the school’s annual Homecoming game.
Jean Seegers
Ask the experts: Tips from local school nurses to keep kids healthy this school year
As the school year continues into fall, local nurses say the basics matter most.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Oct. 2, 2025
Hononegah’s standout goalie
Michael McGinnis
Operational Focus: Why rescheduling internal meetings isn’t harmless
Internal meetings may not have clients on the other end, but they still deserve respect
Wanda Alberts
