Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025
Christmas concert, new signs
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- John and Sheryl Peterson have put up new business signs. They moved their real estate offices from Roscoe to a historic 1868 building at 201 W Main St in Rockton, the former location of Hi Beautiful Bridal. John already had an office in Rockton, but it is at Rockton Village Hall - he’s the mayor.
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Upcoming events
Mistletoe Market at Roscoe Middle School
Sat, Dec 13, 2025, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Roscoe Middle School, 6121 Elevator Rd, Roscoe, IL 61073
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu Dec 11, 2025, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Hometown Holiday & Merry Market
Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025, 3 - 7 p.m., Main Street, Roscoe, IL 61073
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Roscoe Book Club
Thu Dec 11, 2025, 6 pm, Sophia’s Restaurant, 5467 Bridge St. Roscoe IL, 61073
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In case you missed it
A pair of SOBO sophomores lead the way in the 44-18 victory on Monday night.
The Lady SOBOs have won three in a row
Harold Bone
Mystery text blast about South Beloit Fire Service prompts denial from City
The city attorney claims their statement wasn’t intended to threaten the anonymous sender, something that legal experts had Constitutional concerns about.
Adam Neblock
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Dec. 8, 2025
Singing bowls, “yesterday, December 7th…”
Michael McGinnis
Access Soul celebrates grand opening with ribbon-cutting in Roscoe
Access Soul, a new meditation and sound healing studio in Roscoe, officially opened its doors on Saturday, Dec. 6, with a ribbon-cutting. Village President Carol Gustafson, Roscoe trustees, and several community members attended the event. The studio, located at 11824 Main St., is run by Kelly “Kelly Joy” and Jim
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