Roscoe
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 02/17/2022
In the news: yet another championship, more mask confusion, video interview
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Rockton
Photos: Madagascar Jr. live on stage in Rockton
Some of the young actors in the show have already been in almost 20 productions.
Roscoe
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/16/2022
In the news: COVID test center opens, fewer mask rules, a young video producer
Roscoe
COVID testing site opens near Schnuck's, but it's not the same as before
The Roscoe location is not affiliated with the former Chicago-area lab that was under investigation.
Rockton
Mask-optional policy at Hononegah extends to teachers and staff
A legislative panel blocked mask rules intended to apply to school districts.
Roscoe
Legislative panel suspends school COVID mitigations, though Rockton and Roscoe were ahead of them
For now, state legislators have ended the confusion about who is covered by the judge's ruling,
Rockton
George Moate (1928-2022) was active in Shirland life
Funeral will be Thursday morning, February 17, with burial in Shirland.
Roscoe
Hononegah senior capturing life and special moments on film and in photos
Estrada recently rented Skateland to film a first date story called "First Stage."
Roscoe
Both Rockton and Kinnikinnick vote to make masks optional
Masks become optional for students immediately and for staff and visitors next week.
Rockton
No survivors in head-on collision west of Rockton
The accident happened Monday morning near Phillips Cemetery in Rockton Township.
Roscoe
School boards plan special mask policy meetings tonight
Both Kinnikinnick and Rockton School District may drop their mask requirements.
Rockton
Hononegah news this week
Coming up: food drive, state competitions, new statue, career lunch and learn
Roscoe
Strong spirits: every day a gift, every day an adventure
Every day has more adventure, more wonder, more blessing than we can ever imagine.
Rockton
Photos: Yeti Fest and Galentines Day
A friendly furry creature roamed the streets of downtown Rockton Feb. 9-12.
Roscoe
Kinnikinnick Board calls Feb. 14 meeting to approve COVID plan
At the special meeting, the school board could approve a revised COVID plan.
Rockton
Rockton School Board will discuss changing mask plans on Monday night
Rockton School District board members believe they can now legally drop its mask rules if they want.
Roscoe
James Easton taught middle school for 37 years
Visitation will be Thursday, Feb. 17, 2022, with the funeral the next monring.
Roscoe
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/11/2022
In the news: masks, robotic arm, bowling, playground, no Democrats
Rockton
Weekend events in Rockton for friends, lovers, and yetis
Downtown Rockton knows how to do weekends, with Yeti Fest and Galentine's Day.
Rockton
Gov. Pritzker expects indoor mask mandates to end Feb. 28, but not for schools
The Governor hopes to remove school mask mandates "within weeks."
Rockton
Editorial: Why every school district in Illinois didn't drop their mask mandates
School districts are making opposite interpretations of the recent mask decision.
Roscoe
News Briefs from Rockton & Roscoe: 2/8/2022
In the news: snow parking, yetis, business awards, Dean's List
Rockton
Village of Rockton approves redevelopment agreement for Fibs
Village officials feel that improving Fibs will improve the entire area,
Rockton
Madagascar Jr.: a zoo-sized musical at Hononegah PAC
The show runs for four performances in Rockton: Feb. 11-13
Roscoe
Bryan Burns (1988-2022) loved baseball and his family
His family asks for thoughts and prayers as they grieve.