Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026
What DeeDee said, Yeti Fest Treat Trail
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- After reporting on the sale of DeeDee’s Main Street Coffee & Decor to Jake and Christy Krupa, we planned to do another story about founder DeeDee Weiser. But she told us, “I have been so extremely blessed with having my shop for six years with tons of success. I would rather all the props and energy go toward Jake and Christy now. I will still be around and loving on this community. DeeDee’s is in good hands. I grew up in Rockton and no matter if I have a shop or not, it will always be home.”
- Instead of a Hot Cocoa Crawl, this year Rockton's Yeti Fest will have a Treat Trail on Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026 from 12 - 3 p.m. Bucket tickets can be purchased online for $7.18 per person. Then you can stop into Rockton Village Hall beginning February 2 to pick up your bucket with a map of local participating businesses. Stop in to each location to get a fun treat! This event is suitable for any age.
Death notices for the far Stateline: Jan. 20, 2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Michael McGinnis
Elfie the Owl and the Mystery of the Northern Lights - A Tiny Hero’s Tale, the second book release for mother-and-son duo
A former Hononegah superintendent and her son have published a new children’s book.
Marianne Mueller
Two new police officers join the ranks of Village of Roscoe Police Department
After field training, Alida Smith and Rudolpho (Rudy) Gonzalez will officially join the Village of Roscoe Police Department.
Jean Seegers
Today's events
Joy Fellowship Community Luncheon
Wednesday, January 21, 2026, 12:00 noon, First Congregational Community Church of Roscoe, 10780 Third Street Roscoe, IL 61073
Lisa Abb
Talcott Free Yarns
Wed Jan 21 2026, 6:00 pm, Talcott Free Library, 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
In case you missed it
Hononegah Indians drop a non-conference game on MLK day 44-40 to St Ignatius College Prep at Benet Academy
Lady Indians drop to 16-6 on the season after falling to St Ignatius College Prep at Benet Academy during the Derril Kipp Hoopfest on Monday January 19th 2026. Sophomore Ainsley Hughes was named MVP after another stellar game. Next up for the Lady Indians is a Tuesday night battle against
Harold Bone
Roscoe denies blasting request for multi-family project at Hawks Pointe
Contractors claimed blasting would be over quicker than jackhammering.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
