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Several Fire Departments Responded to Blaze in Rockton

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Several Fire Departments Responded to Blaze in Rockton

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ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Several fire crews were called to a house fire in Rockton on Tuesday. The blaze began on West Hononegah Road. Rockton's Fire Chief said the fire might have started on the exterior of the home. Crews were able to put the fire out within five minutes. Rockton Fire Department responds to blaze No one was injured during the fire. This is a developing story.See the Story

Donate blood, get free four-day pass to Old Settlers Days in Rockton

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Donate blood, get free four-day pass to Old Settlers Days in Rockton

Nate Smith performs Friday, June 14, 2024, at Old Settlers Days in Rockton. (Photo provided by Dustin Lervik/Dustin Lervik Photography) Rock River Current Get our new app ROCKFORD — Want to go to Old Settlers Days this year without paying for tickets? Just roll up your sleeves. The Rock River Valley Blood Center is hosting a blood drive from 1 p.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Rockton American Legion, 221 W. Main St., that rewards donors with …Read Article

'Whimsical, magical' Faerie Festival to return to Rockton for second year

The Rockton May Day Faerie Festival is slated for 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, May 3, 2025, at Settlers Park. The debut event last year drew an estimated 1,000 people. (Photo by Anugraha Anil Photography/Provided by Rockton May Day Faerie Festival) By Kevin Haas Rock River Current Get our free e-newsletter ROCKTON — A whimsical event that draws hundreds of people dressed in costumes with wings and flowers is returning to Settlers Park this weeken…Rockton · Rockton Read Article

PREP BASEBALL: Hononegah posts 5-2 come-from-behind win over Belvidere North

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ROCKTON — Hononegah spotted Belvidere North a 2-0 lead in the top of the third inning, but charged back to win 5-2 in NIC-10 baseball action Thursday.Baseball · Rockton Read Article

Hononegah High School parents and transgender rights groups clash over locker room policy

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ROCKTON, Ill. (WTVO) — Parents at Hononegah High School and transgender rights groups gathered at a school board meeting to make their voices heard after one student's mother said her daughter felt uncomfortable when two transgender students were changing in the girls' locker room. Nearly 100 advocates on both sides of the debate were at the meeting. Currently, the high school's policy allows students to change in the locker room that they ident…Transgender · Rockton See the Story

Irelyn O'Brien, hot bats lead Hononeagh to win over Harlem in NIC-10 softball

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ROCKTON — Monday’s matchup against NIC-10 rival Harlem immediately presented Hononegah starter Irelyn O’Brien with a mental mountain to climb.Rockton · Rockton Read Article

Beloit Turner opens season with wins over Hononegah, East Dubuque

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ROCKTON — Beloit Turner baseball head coach Jeff Clowes was able to cross off pretty much every single item on his checklist for Saturday morning’s season opener against Hononegah.Rockton · Rockton Read Article

More than 50,000 families in Alto Minho with fiber optics by the end of June

In a statement sent to the Lusa agency, dstelecom indicates that, with the expansion of the multi-operator fiber optic network, coverage in these municipalities, where the company has been operating since 2014, “will be significantly reinforced”. “Through this multi-operator infrastructure, communities will not only be connected to the future through digital highways, but they will have the freedom to choose between the main telecommunications o…Rockton · Rockton See the Story

Rockton's Getty Garden receives $1M for senior housing project

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ROCKTON, Ill (WREX) – The Winnebago County Housing Authority (WCHA) received a $1 million grant for Getty Garden, an affordable housing project in Rockton.Rockton · Rockton Read Article

Hononegah sweeps indoor conference track championship

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ROCKTON, Ill (WREX) - Hononegah's girls' and boys' track teams clinched the 2025 indoor conference championship on their home turf.Rockton · Rockton Read Article

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