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"How South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parentsRockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock",
"2026 High School Graduate - Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone",
"Piper Kei brings their rockin’ classics from the 70’s & 80’s to opening week at Rockton River Market“So much fun!”, says McKenna Faith Winters.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone",
"Death notices for the Stateline: May 20, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Tradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfastMonday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock",
"Jordan Dimke commits to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Illinois SpringfieldElite competitor who is always playing to winRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold Bone",
"Shirland School took audiences to a “Whole New World” in Disney’s Aladdin Jr.The cast and crew of Shirland School’s music department took audiences on a fun adventure as the story of Aladdin unfolded.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne Mueller",
"Music: Chad FosterSat May 23 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"10th Annual Community Memorial Day PicnicMon, May 25, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm, Leland Park, 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"United Veterans Memorial Day Parade 2026Mon May 25, 2026 9:00 am, South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Kinnikinnick School Board MeetingTue May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Old Stone Church Food PantryThu May 28, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Music: Water’d Down at Poison Ivy PubMay 28, 2026, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Magic: Ryan Martin at After the VineFri May 29, 2026, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Music: Rollin DubsSat May 30 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News Staff",
"Miss Andrea’s Dance Factory bringing Abby Lee Miller workshop to South BeloitThe “Abby Lee in South Beloit” workshop comes to Willowbrook Middle School on May 30, 2026, with dancers from across the region already signing up.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle",
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"textContent": "What happened this week in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, as covered by Rockton-Roscoe News.\n\n****You now have a choice of two free newsletters: daily or weekly. Manage your subscriptions and donations online - donors can read ad-free!****\n\n\n Choose Your Subscriptions \n \n\n### In the news\n\nHow South Beloit schools are slashing the cost of college675 credits at no cost to families essentially injects money back into the pockets of local parentsRockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock2026 High School Graduate - Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BonePiper Kei brings their rockin’ classics from the 70’s & 80’s to opening week at Rockton River Market“So much fun!”, says McKenna Faith Winters.Rockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneDeath notices for the Stateline: May 20, 2026We remember those who are no longer with us in Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit.Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffTradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfastMonday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam NeblockJordan Dimke commits to continue her athletic and academic career at the University of Illinois SpringfieldElite competitor who is always playing to winRockton-Roscoe NewsHarold BoneShirland School took audiences to a “Whole New World” in Disney’s Aladdin Jr.The cast and crew of Shirland School’s music department took audiences on a fun adventure as the story of Aladdin unfolded.Rockton-Roscoe NewsMarianne Mueller\n\n### Next week's events\n\nMusic: Chad FosterSat May 23 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffTradition returns! The Rusty Wheel hosts Memorial Day pancake breakfastMonday, May 25, 2026 at 8 AM. Presale tickets are available for at The Rusty Wheel.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAdam Neblock10th Annual Community Memorial Day PicnicMon, May 25, 2026, 11 am to 1 pm, Leland Park, 5727 Broad St. Roscoe IL 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffUnited Veterans Memorial Day Parade 2026Mon May 25, 2026 9:00 am, South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffKinnikinnick School Board MeetingTue May 26, 2026, 7:00 pm, Kinnikinnick School Library, 5410 Pine Lane, Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffOld Stone Church Food PantryThu May 28, 2026, 9 am, Old Stone Church, 101 East Union Street, Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMusic: Water’d Down at Poison Ivy PubMay 28, 2026, 6 - 9 pm, Poison Ivy Pub, 5765 Elevator Rd., Roscoe IL, 61073Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMagic: Ryan Martin at After the VineFri May 29, 2026, 6 pm, After the Vine, 181 Hawick Dr. Rockton IL, 61072Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMusic: Rollin DubsSat May 30 2026, 5 - 8 p.m., Mustangs Bar & Grill, 482 Gardner St South Beloit IL, 61080Rockton-Roscoe NewsRockton-Roscoe News StaffMiss Andrea’s Dance Factory bringing Abby Lee Miller workshop to South BeloitThe “Abby Lee in South Beloit” workshop comes to Willowbrook Middle School on May 30, 2026, with dancers from across the region already signing up.Rockton-Roscoe NewsAlycia Dioneda Schneedle\n\n * We welcome comments, questions, news tips, and suggestions. Just reply to this email or write to us at editor@roscoenews.com.\n\n\n\nMore than 30,000 people trust our award-winning publication each month for news from Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, Illinois. Become a Community Contributor of $10 or more each month ($100 per year). Help us provide reliable local information to Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit, as we have since 2021. And contributors don’t see any ads!",
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