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Five area elementary teachers nominated for prestigious Golden Apple Award
Five teachers will get a surprise visit in their classrooms this spring.
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Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: what’s on the agenda this week?
South Beloit will discuss fire and emergency services.
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Rockton schoolgirl struck by car on Latham Road
The Jan. 10, 2025 tragedy happened at a school bus stop.
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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, Jan. 10, 2025
Medical emergency, bank robbery, new things
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Agendas in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
It's a busy week ahead in our local villages, with plenty of important discussions and decisions happening in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit. From new developments and special permits to agreements for fire dispatch and towing services, here's what you need to know about your local
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Looking back at 2024
Here are some of the top news stories from Roscoe, South Beloit, and Rockton, Illinois for 2024
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UW-Whitewater announces Dean's List
More than 30 local college students were named to UW Whitewater's Dean's List.
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Christmas church services
Many churches in farthest northern Illinois have special Christmas plans.
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Barn lost in fire near South Beloit
No one was injured, man nor beast.
Rockton
Village of Rockton helping residents with lead pipe replacement
Rockton could borrow $2,229,942 over a 30-year term, paying off $74,331 each year.
Roscoe
Bomb report not credible at Roscoe Middle School
Police did a thorough search and found nothing suspicious.
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New bar and winter menu launched at Roscoe's Whiskey Hotel Barbecue
That is, its much-anticipated bar service and a smokey winter menu
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Roscoe VFW Post 2955 commemorates Pearl Harbor Day
More than 80 years later, Roscoe veteran John Rossato placed a wreath in the Rock River in memory of those who died.
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Rockton-Roscoe News publishes special holiday print edition for 2024
About 2,000 copies of the full-color eight-page edition will be distributed this month.
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Roscoe’s Hometown Holiday & Merry Market
Something new for Roscoe at holiday time: Saturday, Dec. 14, 2024.
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"Don’t Be Next” helping those in need
On Saturday, November 23, 2024, members of the DBN Foundation delivered 100 Thanksgiving turkeys to the Roscoe VFW,l.
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Rockton overrules objections against three candidates
The electoral board ruled the candidates can run as independents next spring.
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Meetings this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit
On the agenda: new pump for Rockton, agreement and budget for South Beloit
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Once Upon A Winter's Night
This is the 25th anniversary of Peter Mayer's Stars & Promises Christmas tour, coming to Rockton this month.
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Saturday, December 14, 2024: all the fun begins at 3:00
Stop by Roscoe Methodist during Hometown Holiday for a bite to eat, music and a snowball fight!
Roscoe
Accused Roscoe bank robber was released from jail the day after his arrest
The judge had ruled the Chicory Ridge resident was neither a flight risk nor a danger to community safety.
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Roscoe still has the highest median home prices in Winnebago County, IL
The median home price in Roscoe is $339.9K and $279.9K in Rockton.
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Village agendas for Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit for mid-November
Board meetings will include tax levy discussions, upcoming community events, and public works improvements.
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Rockton-Roscoe News wins 3rd place in Northern Illinois News Association contest
This was the team's first award, competing against news outlets across the northern part of Illinois.
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New design, new features for Rockton-Roscoe News readers
Subscribers can receive bonus content and other benefits.