Rockton, IL
Photos from the week: Roscoe Township Community Center, Drive 815
New things are always happening in the Rockton and Roscoe communities.
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Roscoe, IL
Judy Bradac (1944-2022) was a teacher and musician
Funeral and visitation will be Saturday at Rockton United Methodist Church.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 7/18/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths for the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
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Dorothy Holmbo (1935-2022): many of her recipes can never be duplicated
Family and friends celebrated her life on Saturday.
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Alan Adamany (1937-2022) loved God and shared from his gardens
A private funeral service was arranged at Sts. Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church.
Roscoe, IL
Gary Holman (1949-2022) loved a good joke
A Celebration of Life memorial will be announced.
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Duane Hackbarth (1963-2022) was a detective and bomb technician for the Rockford Police
Funeral mass will be Thursday morning.
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Dinner on the prairie
A sumptuous fundraising dinner was held at Nygren Wetland and Preserve.
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Solitary driver thrown from vehicle in Owen Township
The driver, ejected during the crash, left the scene in an ambulance.
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Second annual Rockton-Roscoe Rotary Ribfest promises fun for everyone
Five fire departments are serving up ribs at the July 23 event.
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What to do in Rockton and Roscoe this weekend: Friday, Jul. 15 - Sunday, Jul. 17
Check out these events coming up this weekend on our calendar.
Rockton, IL
Rockton firefighters quench a pickup truck fire
No injuries were reported in the fire.
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Cheri Schmerse (1952-2022) was the matriarch of her family
Memorial will be held on July 13, 2022 at the family home.
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College degrees awarded to local students
Recent college graduates include several from Roscoe and Rockton.
Roscoe, IL
Community librarians honored for all they do
Members of elev815 decided to surprise local librarians by delivering flowers.
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Village of Rockton moving forward on improvement projects
Rockton limited bar/slots licenses to three and approved outdoor seating for one pub.
Rockton, IL
Katherine Kuykendall French (1952-2022) drove a school bus for 17 years
Visitation and memorial ceremony will be Saturday, July 23.
Roscoe, IL
Death notices for Rockton and Roscoe: 7/11/2022
With sadness we announce the following deaths in the Roscoe and Rockton area this week.
Roscoe, IL
Drones on the horizon for Roscoe Police Department
Trustees also approved plans for a mural plus parking restrictions on N. 2nd St.
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Sophia's Cruise Night 2022: beautiful cars and dinner
Sophia's Restaurant in Roscoe hosts a monthly event in which attendees get to display their prized vehicles.
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Party on the Prairie Rocks! benefits Nygren Wetland Preserve
The Nygren Wetland Preserve is the largest sanctuary protected by the Natural Land Institute.
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Pietro Girgenti (1950-2022) founded Pietro’s Pizza
Visitation will be Sunday afternoon, July 17,
Patriotism displayed proudly at 2022 Shirland parade
Volunteers made sure that the parade ran smoothly and at a perfect pace.
Rockton, IL
Extrication from two-vehicle collision on Fourth of July west of Rockton
One man was killed, another critically injured, in a July 4 collision.
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Miss Andrea's Dance Factory turns 30, wins at nationals
The dancers emerged from competition as “Grand National Champions."
