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Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Oct. 14, 2025

Halloween bash, death notices, undefeated SOBOs

Michael McGinnis

Oct 14, 2025 — 4 min read

Shirland School Spooktacular Fun Run is Friday, Oct. 17, 2025.

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Shirland School is having its Halloween bash on Friday, Oct. 17, beginning at 5 p.m. with a fun run and food truck (plus Dairyhaus). All donations for the run will be going toward new soccer goals and playground updates. At 6 p.m., there will be a costume contest, bounce house, games, photo booth, candy, and prizes.

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Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 13, 2025

Death notices for the far Stateline: Oct. 13, 2025

We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.

South Beloit remains undefeated after a dominant Homecoming win, setting the stage for a top-10 showdown with West Carroll.

South Beloit remains undefeated after a dominant Homecoming win, setting the stage for a top-10 showdown with West Carroll.

In front of a packed homecoming crowd under the Friday night lights, the South Beloit SOBOs delivered a commanding 38-8 victory over Abundant Life, improving to 7-0 overall and 5-0 in conference play. The win solidifies South Beloit’s #6 spot in the latest NUIC I8FA rankings, just behind their

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Oct. 13, 2025

Grocery tax, Village administrator, weekly events

Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator

Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator

Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator