Rockton-Roscoe News: Sunday, May 10, 2026

What's happening in Rockton, Roscoe and South Beloit: from the staff of the award-winning Rockton-Roscoe News.

• The Rock River Rampage moved to 2-0 on the season with a convincing 58-0 shutout of the Middleton Panthers. Next game for the Rampage is May 16 at the Rockton Athletic Fields with a battle against the TriCity Bulldogs. Kickoff is set for 6 pm.
• The new owners of Poison Ivy Pub celebrated their one year anniversary on Saturday. The new owners (and staff) of DeeDee's Main Street Coffee are celebrating their new long countertop.

Strong spirits: stop judgingFinding fault leaves me feeling that I am not as messed up as the other person. But I am.Rockton-Roscoe NewsGary Schwerin

Upcoming events

South Beloit to honor superintendent with field dedicationOn Monday, May 11, 2026, retired superintendent Scott Fisher will throw out the first pitch.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam NeblockKinnikinnick School Board Meeting - COWTue May 12, 2026, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMeet the New Superintendent of Hononegah High SchoolTuesday, May 12th at 7:00 pm at the Roscoe Township Community CenterRockton-Roscoe NewsRoscoe Township

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VetsRoll trip gives veterans proper closure, gratitude, and respect, with three Hononegah students assistingVetsRoll is taking 200 of our nation’s veterans on the trip of a lifetime, along with numerous volunteers.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne MuellerFifth Down: Patrick Rollette — a Rampage veteran built on heart, hustle, and a whole lot of Stateline football“I’d sneak the TV on and watch all the late games growing up. I played it every chance I got—outside or on a video game.”Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone

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