Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, May 7, 2026

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday, May 7, 2026
Bunko - 7:00 pm – 10:00 pm May 8, 2026, Roscoe Township Community Center. Graphic: Roscoe Township.

What's happening in RocktonRoscoe and South Beloit from Rockton-Roscoe News.

  • Veteran race car driver Austin Nason of Roscoe recently came in first at the Joe Shear Classic at Madison International Speedway. It was his second victory in the event - he previously won in 2018.
Austin Nason of Roscoe recently came in first at the Joe Shear Classic at Madison International Speedway. Photo: Austin Nason Motorsports.
  • The South Beloit concert band celebrated with their Division I plaque for their superior rating at IHSA State Competition. They improved from Division II last year.
South Beloit Concert Band celebrates Division I recognition. Photo: South Beloit Music
  • With Mothers Day right around the corner, the Roscoe Gardening Club is having a plant sale on Sunday May 9 at the Roscoe Community Center parking lot.
Roscoe Gardening Club Plant Sale May 9, 2026 in the Roscoe Community Center Parking Lot. Graphic: Roscoe Gardening Club
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Images from Rockton May Day Faerie Festival 2026. Photo: Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

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