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🌱 Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit families remember three beloved neighbors

And check out Mistletoe Market on the Rockton Patch calendar

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Good day Rockton! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Rockton, Roscoe, and South Beloit families remember three beloved neighbors

Also on today's calendar: Clear Communication skills and 2 more events.

Find out what's happening in Rocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: What did one tuna say to the other after getting caught stealing files from work? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in Rocktonfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Thursday: Mostly cloudy and very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 9 degrees. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Friday: Cloudy and cold with flurries, temps: high: 23, low: -2.
  • Saturday: Frigid with snow and flurries, with a high of 2 and low of -9 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Death notices for the far Stateline: Dec. 8, 2025 (roscoenews.com) — Recent death notices include longtime Rockton resident Wayne York, 89, remembered for his decades at General Motors and devotion to gardening. The list also honors Connie Lumpkins of Roscoe and Judith Stellingwerf of South Beloit, and invites local families to submit future life announcements at no charge.
   

📸 Around Rockton

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Rockton

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 13
  • Mistletoe Market
    Roscoe Middle School, 6121 Elevator Rd, Roscoe
    10:00 am

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Other local events

📣 Rockton Shout Outs!

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🗓 Events Nearby

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Has anyone lost this dog, found off of Owen center and roscoe rd
    The dog will be at winnebago county pound as my son is out salting and legally has to take it to the county (Nextdoor Pinecroft)
  • Hononegah Sweatshirts/T-shirts at Schunk's by the 815 group again.
    They were Black with the word HONO in gold on it, and a football helmet. (Nextdoor Kensington)
  • Healthcare Services Group posted a job opening for Housekeeper in South Beloit. Apply here.
  • Wendy's posted a job opening for Crew Member in Roscoe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Rockton here.

🗞 Nearby News

South Beloit

Machesney Park

Ok Rockton! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

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