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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Escape the Heat at the Walt Williamson Pool 1pm-6pm. Photo/Village of Rockton

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Former Deputy Chief Jobst sworn in as Rockton’s new Chief of Police

Former Deputy Chief Jobst sworn in as Rockton’s new Chief of Police

Justin Jobst brings a wealth of knowledge as Rockton's new Chief of Police.

Time for the July "What is it"? at the Museum

Time for the July "What is it"? at the Museum

It's time for our monthly "What is it". If you come into the museum one of the three Saturdays in July between 10 and 2, find and identify the pictured item, you can be entered into the drawing for a gift certificate to Rockton's

Letter to the Editor Rockton: Why, indeed, “would anyone want to be on a library board."

Letter to the Editor Rockton: Why, indeed, “would anyone want to be on a library board."

This letter represents the opinion of the author and not necessarily the position of Rockton-Roscoe News.

50 North, Senior Activity Event

50 North, Senior Activity Event

Craft and Game Day