Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, July 12, 2026
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Rock River Rampage obliterates Wolves 58–0, storms into NLFL Championship
The Rock River Rampage didn’t just win their opening-round NLFL playoff game Saturday night — they authored a full-on demolition. Rampage 58, Central Wisconsin Wolves 0. That’s not a typo. That’s a statement. From the opening whistle at the Rockton Athletic Field, the Rampage played like
Harold Bone
Shirland celebrated Fourth of July on our nation’s 250th anniversary
The fourth of July Spirit was alive at Shirland Independence Day events!
Marianne Mueller
In case you missed it
FREE Camp For Kids, K - 5th Grade, at Life Church in Roscoe, July 13 - 16
July 13 - 16, 2026, 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Life Church, 5910 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Hononegah student Lucy Berry earns Girl Scout Gold Award for sensory‑friendly project at Camp Winnebago
A Hononegah High School student is being honored for outstanding leadership and service. On July 7, the Roscoe VFW presented Lucy Berry with a plaque recognizing her as Girl Scout of the Year, celebrating her completion of the prestigious Girl Scout Gold Award. Berry devoted 110 volunteer hours to a
Harold Bone
Strong spirits: who is this man?
Jesus was once in a boat with his disciples on the Sea of Galilee. He was sound asleep when a storm came up and threatened to swamp the boat. His disciples woke him, terrified, and said, “Master! We are about to die!” Jesus got up, spoke to the wind, spoke
Gary Schwerin
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Did you know
The Hononegah Football Season is just around the corner. Game 1 of the 2026 Varsity Football Season begins on Friday August 21, 2026 against Belvidere. The game is set to kick off from Flanders Field in Belvidere.
