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Roscoe Gardening Club partnering with Talcott Free Library in planting seeds for future growth

A new partnership between the Roscoe Gardening Club and Talcott Free Library is helping lay the groundwork for future community gardening efforts.

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Elfie the Owl and the Mystery of the Northern Lights - A Tiny Hero’s Tale, the second book release for mother-and-son duo

A former Hononegah superintendent and her son have published a new children's book.

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Rockton Lions Club spread Christmas cheer to local families through Wimpy's Fund

Every year the Rockton Lions Club, with the help of numerous community supporters, bring Christmas cheer to local families assuring that they have a merry Christmas. Money raised from the Wimpy’s Fund auction is used to help families who are less fortunate in Rockton, Roscoe, Shirland, South Beloit and

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Christmas cheer was everywhere at the 41st Annual Rockton Christmas Walk

Christmas music played outside the Rockton Village Hall, setting the scene for the 41st annual Rockton Christmas Walk from Friday, Dec. 5, through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025. Gingerbread characters and a Nutcracker greeted visitors as they arrived. The Friends of Talcott Free Library's book sale offered the best

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Community partners with Old Stone Church Food Pantry to assure local families have a happier holiday season

The Rockton, IL food pantry filled 98 boxes of Thanksgiving meals.

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Rockton Christmas Walk starts the holiday season next weekend

The event runs from Friday Dec. 5  through Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.

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Hononegah students learn local history at Rockton Township Historical Society Museum

“Many of the kids didn’t know how old Rockton is. The RTHS does a really nice job with the artifacts."

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Mystery solved- Hononegah Performing Arts’ Clue was a hit

Clue, Hononegah’s fall play, ran Nov. 7, 8 and 9, 2025.

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Local students share camp experiences with Hononegah Woman's Club

Hononegah Women's Club offers camperships to local students, who later make presentations to the club.

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Hononegah sophomores recognized for kindness to incoming freshmen

Last spring, sophomore Student Council leaders began planning to give out 500 goodie bags to new students on the first day of school.

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Rockton Fire Department welcomed public to Fire Safety Open House

To honor a hundred year long tradition, Rockton Fire Protection District hosted an open house on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025.

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Students were busy creating memories during Hononegah's Homecoming Week

Hononegah's Homecoming celebration culminated on Sept. 27, 2025.

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Village of Rockton welcomes new administrator

Also hiring: a community outreach/special event coordinator and an economic development coordinator

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Rockton Christmas Walk: 40 years of lifelong memories

Dec. 6 - 8, 2024 brought dozens of festive experiences.

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A look behind the scenes of Rockton Christmas Walk's rich 40 year history

The Stateline holiday tradition dates back to 1984.

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Rockton Christmas Walk: 40 years of traditions and growth

Rockton will be transformed on Dec. 6, 7 and 8, 2024.

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Magic and spirit: Rockton Christmas Walk 2023

The 39th annual Rockton Christmas Walk filled the community with magical holiday spirit.

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2023 Rockton Christmas Walk: blending traditions with newer events

Rockton will be bustling with excitement from Dec. 1-3, 2023 as the Rockton Christmas Walk returns.