Rockton-Roscoe News: Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2025
Papa John, office hours, cooler weather
Today's news from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit - brought to you by the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News and read by more than 20,000 of your neighbors each month.
- Recent deaths include a funeral home owner and a beloved Roscoe fisherman and grillmaster.
John Akerlund was committed to serving others
A celebration of life will be held later. The family asks for privacy right now.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Death notices for the far Stateline: Sept. 1, 2025
We remember those who are no longer with us in Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton.
Michael McGinnis
Rockton-Roscoe News: Tuesday, Sept. 2, 2025
Counting birds, cold front, death notices, village meetings
Michael McGinnis
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Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
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Adam Neblock
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In case you missed it
Rockton-Roscoe News: Monday, Sept. 1, 2025
Labor Day, village meetings, weather
Michael McGinnis
Blowout: Eagles fly home after SOBOs victory
A spectacular kick off to South Beloit’s football season ends in 46-8, holding Christian Life at zero points for most of the game.
Josaiah Placensia
Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, Aug. 31, 2025
Hot discussion, find focus, build a log cabin
Michael McGinnis
