Rockton, IL
News Briefs 2/9/2024: yetis, the gift of shoes, basketball championship
In the news: Girl Scout cookies, 1840s valentines party, Roscoe hog breeder, blood drive
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News from Rockton, Illinois
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Hononegah varsity boys wrestling team dominates regionals, moves on to sectionals
Hononegah will be competing in the 3A team sectional against Hershey on Tuesday, February 20, at HCHS.
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Galentine's Day Party in Rockton: for the gals
Galentine's Day in Rockton on Feb. 13 celebrates sisterhood and friendship.
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Yeti Fest 2024 has begun
Rockton's beloved winter festival will run until Saturday, Feb. 10, 2024.
Events
1840s Valentines Day at Macktown
Sun Feb 11 2:00 pm, Macktown Living History 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Live Music: Chris Lewis at After the Vine
Sat Feb 10 4:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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6th Annual Mattress Fundraiser at Hononegah Metal Gym
Sun Mar 3, 2024, 10:00 am, Hononegah Community High School 307 Salem St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Hononegah girls bowling team finishes 2nd at regionals
Hononegah advances to the Sycamore girls bowling sectional on Feb. 10 in Dekalb, IL.
Events
Teen Writers Club
Mon Feb 19 4:00 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Hononegah soundly wins NIC-10 boys wrestling championship
Eight championship match wrestlers won first place in conference, and four of them took second.
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Hononegah teacher named president-elect of Illinois Science Teaching Association
In two years, Maggie Moore is scheduled to become president of the statewide organization.
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Hononegah senior bowler Charlie Hunt takes home IHSA state title
Indians finished 9th in IHSA state tournament - Charlie Hunt averaged 230.8 pins per game.
Events
Teen Movie Matinee - 'The Hate U Give' at Talcott Library
Fri Feb 23 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Teen Crafternoon: DIY Pop-Tart Plush
Fri Feb 16 3:30 pm, Talcott Free Library 101 E. Main St. Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Feb 20 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Rockton Village Board of Trustees
Tue Feb 6 7:00 pm, Village of Rockton Municipal Center 110 East Main Street Rockton IL, 61072
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Galentines Day in Rockton
Tue Feb 13 5:00 pm, Downtown Rockton Rockton IL, 61072
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Shiny badges for fourteen new Rockton firefighters
The Rockton Fire Protection District has served 54 square miles since its beginnings in 1947.
Events
First Saturday Restoration Day at Keefer Nature Reserve
Sat Feb 3 9:00 am, William & Gayle Keefer Nature Reserve 12804 Old River Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
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Every Thursday Stewardship Day at Lost Flora Fen
Thu Feb 1 9:00 am, Lost Flora Fen on Raccoon Creek 5565 Yale Bridge Rd. Rockton IL, 61072
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Lecture: Native Plants of the Midwest
Mon Jan 29 2:00 pm, Macktown Golf Course Clubhouse 2221 Freeport Road Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Rick Marchione at After the Vine
Sat Jan 27 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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Music: Carson Hall at After the Vine
Fri Jan 26 6:00 pm, After the Vine 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072
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50 North, Senior Activity Event
Tue Feb 6 1:00 pm, The Rockton Community Centre 302 Main St Rockton IL, 61072
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Winter sports commence at Hononegah
Hononegah’s winter sports have commenced with a bang, including basketball, wrestling, and swim.
