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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday Oct 8 2026

Dairyhaus and Golden Apple Foundation release a new flavor to Honor Local Teachers, Hononegah Flag Football makes history with their first regional title.

Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

Rockton-Roscoe News Staff

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Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday Oct 8 2026
Children are invited to use their senses and investigate our wild world! Dress for the weather because we will take a nature walk, as well as enjoy story time and hands-on activities indoors. This program is best suited for children ages 4-6 and their caretakers, siblings of all ages are welcome. Please register in advance- $10/child. Registration will close 24 hours before the program so that we can prepare the supplies. The program will be cancelled if there are less than five participants registered. Graphic provided by Nature at the Confluence.

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Dairyhäus Partners with Golden Apple Foundation to Launch New Cookie Butter Ice Cream Honoring Local Teachers
Created to celebrate and support exceptional educators across the Stateline.
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Regional Champions: Hononegah shuts out Prairie Ridge 32–0 behind dominant defense and explosive Playmaking
Hononegah’s march through the postseason continued Wednesday night as the Indians delivered a complete, overwhelming performance in a 32–0 shutout of Prairie Ridge to claim the IHSA Regional Championship. From the opening whistle, Hononegah’s defense suffocated the Wolves, while the offense executed with precision and poise. This
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