Rockton-Roscoe News: Thursday September 24 2026

Honest news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported by your neighbors at the Rockton-Roscoe News.

Hononegah Girls Flag Football Clinches Conference Title with 19–6 Road Win at Freeport

Hononegah earned this title.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

VFW Post 11019 Seeks Charter Members for New Auxiliary

SOUTH BELOIT, Ill. — VFW Post 11019 is inviting eligible family members of veterans from South Beloit, Roscoe, Rockton and surrounding communities to help establish a new VFW Auxiliary.

Rockton-Roscoe NewsRob McLain

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Downtown Rockton in the 1950s through 2000

If you have been enjoying our Facebook posts on old time Downtown Rockton, you will not want to miss this presentation at our September 28th meeting. Come join us at 7:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 28th to reminisce about the many businesses that have been on Rockton’s Main

Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarilyn Mohring

In Case you missed it

Celebration of Doris Fishers Life

Celebration of Doris Fishers Life Saturday October 10th at Roscoe United Methodist Church 10816 Main StRoscoe, IL 61073 Visitation 10:30 and service to follow at 11:am

Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

Lyle Fulton, 66 formerly of Roscoe Death Notice

Lyle Fulton, 66, formerly of Roscoe, passed away suddenly in Lutz, Florida. Born in 1960, he was a proud Hononegah Community High School graduate and is remembered for his steady kindness, warm personality, and lifelong ties to the Stateline community. Lyle leaves behind family and friends who will miss him

Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

Events

Downtown Rockton in the 1950s through 2000

If you have been enjoying our Facebook posts on old time Downtown Rockton, you will not want to miss this presentation at our September 28th meeting. Come join us at 7:00 pm on Monday, Sept. 28th to reminisce about the many businesses that have been on Rockton’s Main

Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarilyn Mohring

Old Stone Church Food Pantry

Thu September 24, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072

Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff

Check the latest forecasts from Rockton meteorologist Mark Henderson's Weather Hub

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