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Rally for Rockton School District paraprofessional pay raises issue to forefront
5+ hour, 40+ min ago (894+ words) Monday, June 8, 2026 from 5: 30-6 at Rockton Grade School. Paras, teachers, and community members are invited to attend. The less than 100 word version The 400 word version A quiet crisis is bubbling within the Rockton School District, driven by low wages, sudden departures,…...
Messages resonated during Hononegah's Class of 2026 commencement
1+ week, 3+ hour ago (1687+ words) Hononegah's Class of 2026 were reminded of what is most important on future paths. Messages shared at Hononegah Community High School's Class of 2026 resonated with family, friends, and graduates on Saturday, May 23." Under the direction of Mr. Jeremiah Kramper, the HCHS…...
Roscoe End of School Bash
1+ week, 4+ day ago (87+ words) Thu May 28, 2026 Come celebrate Summer! With music, giveaways, fire department, food trucks & more. Plus a special playground goodbye. Presented by the Roscoe PTO Roanoke is going to capitalize on his incredible upside. Celebrity interview, disaster loans, no fines for golfers…...
This week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit: May 22, 2026
2+ week, 3+ day ago (124+ words) Memorial Day, slashing tuition costs, death notices, focus on graduates What happened this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, as covered by Rockton-Roscoe News. More than 30, 000 people trust our award-winning publication each month for news from Rockton, Roscoe, and…...
Hononegah H. O. P. E. Foundation brought Touch of Nashville to Rockton
2+ week, 4+ day ago (1001+ words) Alumni, staff, and community came out in support of furthering educational opportunities at Hononegah Community High School. Records, music notes, and guitars were hung from the ceiling of the Rockton American Center. In another corner of the room, sat cardboard…...
Congrats to Hononegah Senior Emma Caver for going to Johns Hopkins University
2+ week, 5+ day ago (97+ words) Thank you Tori and Emma for allowing us to share this news with our community. 675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents Providing a safe haven for our feline friends Memorial…...
How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college
2+ week, 5+ day ago (464+ words) 675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents Students in other districts, such as Hononegah, are seeing similar benefits. Recent data from the South Beloit district reported at the May 12 school board…...
Congrats to Senior Jordan Hudson for going to Rock Valley College
2+ week, 5+ day ago (97+ words) Thank you Tori and Jordan for allowing us to share this news with our community. 675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parents Providing a safe haven for our feline friends Memorial…...
Vets Roll trip gives veterans proper closure, gratitude and respect, with three Hononegah students assisting
1+ mon, 7+ hour ago (611+ words) Vets Roll is taking 200 of our nation's veterans on the trip of a lifetime, along with numerous volunteers. In the past 16 years, Vets Roll, Inc. has hosted thousands of World War II, Korean, and Vietnam-era veterans and "Rosie the Riveters…...
Local News Day: Jean Seegers retires after decades of reporting local news for the community
2+ mon, 1+ day ago (695+ words) Jean Seegers spent 25 years telling the stories of others. As she tries out retirement, she's looking back on the people, the stories, and the work that remains part of who she is. As part of Local News Day on April…...