Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026

Pi Day, getting rest, Stately Awards

Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Mar. 15, 2026
Members of Shirland’s math team celebrated Pi Day (3/14/2026) by eating some delicious pie served by members of Alpha Delta Kappa.

News from RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit collected by your neighbors at Rockton-Roscoe News.

Members of Shirland’s math team celebrated Pi Day (3/14/2026) by giving a book talk to a group of retired teachers about their book “The Pi Day Pirates.” Afterwards, they got to enjoy some very delicious pie!

Strong spirits: rest
You need a rest. God wants to give it to you. Why not take him up on this?
Those who make an impact on community honored with Stately Awards
Rockton-Roscoe News, SMTD, LaCroute Bakery, Talcott Free Library, Dan and Terri Garlow, and Andy Gannon were among winners at 2026 Stateline Chamber of Commerce Stately Awards Gala.

Upcoming events

Parks and Recreation Meeting: Village of Rockton
Mon Mar 16, 2026 6 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center, 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
General Primary Election
Tue Mar 17, 2026, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m., Winnebago County Clerk, Rockford IL

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