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News from Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit as reported in the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News. Talcott Free Library reported another year of strong engagement, according to its FY26 Annual Report that was recently released, the report shows increases in patron activity, digital use, and circulation. The library added 367
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The report highlights the library’s economic value to residents, estimating $1.18 million saved through borrowing instead of purchasing books.
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Back to School Events kicked off at Hononegah High School. Many events are taking place in our communities.
A vast majority of residents in the Rockton Township's Blackhawk Acres subdivison have now been hooked up to water in the Village of Rockton to help provide the cleanest water possible.
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Aug 11 is Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote Day Read our complete story. Mary’s Market Café, Bakery and Bistro offering dinner service beginning at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday.
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On Aug 11, the Winnebago County Clerk’s Office will join election officials across the country in celebrating Poll Workers Helping Americans Vote Day.
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Mary’s Market Café and Bakery begin dinner service at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, lots of events coming up in our area this week.
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Mary’s Market Café and Bakery begin dinner service at 4 p.m. Monday through Saturday, lots of events coming up in our area this week.
Roscoe Middle School will welcome 7th- and 8th‑grade students and families on Thursday, Aug. 13, for its Back‑to‑School Night, scheduled from 4:30–6:30 p.m. The event helps students get organized, meet teachers and prepare for the first day of school. To ease parking and
Wed Aug 12 4:30 - 6:30 pm., Roscoe Middle School 6121 Elevator Rd Roscoe, IL 61073
At 4 p.m., the Roscoe café dims the lights and offers candles, cocktails, wine, fresh seafood, and full table service
Rockton Roscoe Rotary celebrated a milestone. Nygren Wetlands are having a Bird Club meeting.
Mon Aug 17 4-7 pm., Ledgewood/Stone Creek playground area 11685 S Gate Rd Roscoe, IL 61073
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Saturday, September 26, 2026, 10am-12pm, Meraki Salon + Studio 5324 Williams Dr. Roscoe IL 61073
Further educational opportunities have been opened thanks to a sold out Ribfest in 2026.
South Beloit athlete commits to play baseball at RVC. National Night Out was a huge success.
He wasn’t just tall on the mound — he stood tall in moments that mattered.
Little ones jumped into the “hot seat” with wide eyes, getting their first taste of what it feels like to be behind the controls of the vehicles they usually only see racing down the street.