Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2025
Plea hearing, death notices, Hononegah soccer
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - reported by Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 neighbors each month.
- A plea hearing for Matthew Barnett is scheduled for Friday afternoon, Sept. 12 in Boone County. In November 2024, the former Chicory Ridge resident was charged with bank robbery in Belvidere. He now lives in Rockton. He is represented by Assistant Public Defender Seth Wiggins.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 8, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Changes help Hononegah soccer get moving in the right direction.
Coach Fasula made crucial adjustments to the team’s passing and communication, which paid off .
Natalie Fry
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 8, 2025
Fall Festival, four-way stop
Michael McGinnis
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In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Sept. 7, 2025
Coffee Labs funeral, 4-way opinion
Michael McGinnis
Roscoe Lions Fall Festival Schedule Saturday, Sept 6th 2025
It’s Saturday of the 2025 Roscoe Lions Fall Festival. Below is the full schedule for the day: 10:30 am Kiddie Costume Parade - See details in the image above 12 pm - 4 pm: Kids’ Day on the Midway - $30 buys a wristband good for 4 hours on
Harold Bone
Rockton-Roscoe News: Saturday, Sept. 6, 2025
New flashing lights, Fall Festival
Michael McGinnis
Hononegah is 2-0 after a 28-12 victory over Jefferson on Friday night in NIC 10 football action.
The new Kelsey Field was unveiled for NIC-10 conference football play on Friday night. When the game ended, Hononegah had a 28-12 victory over the now 1-1 Jefferson J-Hawks. “Two and oh is where you want to be”, said Head Coach Brian Zimmerman. Senior running back Tyler Banker ran for
Harold Bone
