Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday August 20, 2026
Purple and Gold Fest 2026 for Hononegah High School. VFW Post 11019 seeks students and the South Beloit Lions holding their 2nd Annual Corn Roast
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VFW Post 11019 Seeks Student Entries for National Scholarship Competitions
VFW Post 11019 is inviting local students in grades 6–12 to participate in the Patriot’s Pen and Voice of Democracy scholarship competitions.
Rob McLain
South Beloit Lions Club fires up the grills for 2nd annual corn roast fundraiser
29 August 2026 from 11-5 at the Dari Ripple in South Beloit. New to this year’s event: Mustang’s beer tent, South Beloit Fire Department showing kids around a fire truck (they get to shoot the hose!), and 101.9 FM live broadcasting
Adam Neblock
Remembering the Early Old Settlers Days
How did this Premier Rockton Event get its start?
Marilyn Mohring
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