This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: Saturday August 1, 2026
Replacing a fence after the April Storms, and few updates from the Rockton area.
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In the news
This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: Saturday, August 1, 2026
Varo Fence & Deck LLC helps Roscoe homeowners rebuild after tornado damage
After an EF1 tornado moved through Roscoe during the April 17 severe weather outbreak, Varo Fence & Deck LLC helped local homeowners repair and replace damaged fences and work through insurance questions.
Alycia Dioneda Schneedle
Broken to Unbothered features tips and pointers for mindfulness and peace within ourselves
Broken to Unbothered is an interactive book giving great enlightenment.
Marianne Mueller
Updates and reports given by Village of Rockton
Future needs, and current needs are being met by the actions of the Village of Rockton.
Marianne Mueller
Death notices for the Stateline: July 29,2026
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Events
We missed the annual Chicory Ridge sale this year, but we are now ready to go!
Garage Sale, Friday, July 31 - 9 AM to 6 PM - Sun, August 2 - 9 AM to 1 PM, 10908 Meadowsweet Lane, Roscoe
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Music: Justin Jones
Sat Aug 1, 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!
Come join the Rockton Police & Rockton Fire Department for National Night Out!!!! At Village Green Park! Walt Williamson Pool will be open free of charge. There will be games, prizes and an inflatable obstacle course; as well as free hot dogs, chips, ice cream, soda and water!!
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
Old Stone Church Food Pantry
Thu August 6, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072
Rockton-Roscoe News Staff
