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Rockton-Roscoe News: Friday, June 18, 2026
OSD, death, bowling, veterans,
Newsletter
OSD, death, bowling, veterans,
Newsletter
National Fishing Day – June 18, 2026 - Share with us your favorite fishing pictures on our Facebook Page
They earned a place in Hononegah history.
South Beloit, IL
VFW Post 11019 Commander Tom Dummer thanked the presenters, volunteers, and attendees for helping make the session a success.
Hononegah High School
Hononegah is turning the page to a new era in its cheer program, officially naming Kelsey Johnson as the next head cheer coach. The Hononegah Board of Education approved the hire Wednesday evening, and Johnson steps into the role with energy, experience, and a clear vision for the athletes she’
Deaths
We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.
Rockton, IL
Volunteers are the Heart of the Rockton Township Historical Society!
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On Monday, June 22, 2026, 7 p.m. the Rockton Township Historical Society Museum will host a Revolutionary War program.
Bridge closing, behind the scenes in South Beloit government
The Roscoe Road Bridge over the Rock River will close July 6 for a months‑long reconstruction project that will shut down one of the area’s busiest east‑west routes through late fall, according to Winnebago County officials. The bridge is expected to remain closed until November 2026 as
Rusty Wheel fined $1,000, removal of City Administrator language clarified, 14% increase in health insurance, and more engineering expenses to Fehr Graham for sewage work.
Roscoe Business Alliance, village meetings
If you’re interested in learning more about the Roscoe Business Alliance Mike Wright at the Village of Roscoe
Wed, June 17, 2026, 12 noon, First Congregational Community Church 10780 Third Street Roscoe, IL
Robotics win, municipal meetings
Friday, June 19, 2026, 12 noon, 7404 Elevator Road, Roscoe, IL
Service does not end when the uniform comes off — and neither does our commitment to one another.
Missing tortoise, Thursday games, hard questions
Rockton will be buzzing long before the first cyclists sweep down Main Street on Sunday morning, as the Ironman 70.3 returns through Rockton with a bike route that cuts straight through the heart of our village. With racers expected on June 14, 2026 between 9:45 a.m. and