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Death notices for the Stateline: 5/27/2024
With sadness, we announce the following deaths for Roscoe, Rockton, and South Beloit in recent weeks:. Get free home delivery to your inbox each morning. Rockton-Roscoe News publishes death notices, wedding and birth announcements, notable anniversaries, and other personal news at no charge, both on our website and in our free newsletter. Families may send information or corrections to editor@roscoenews.com. Some of our information was provided by the Winnebago County Coroner's Office, while most was provided by the families through their funeral home. Images were enhanced using Hotpot.ai.
SE Wisconsin hit by 3 EF0 tornadoes in Rock and Jefferson counties
The National Weather Service has confirmed that three EF0 tornadoes touched down in southern Wisconsin, carrying winds between 65 and 80 mph on May 26. The first tornado was confirmed near Footville in Rock County. The storm survey indicated a touchdown location approximately 5 miles east-northeast from Footville. The tornado reached peak winds of 80 mph and caused EF0-rated damage.
National Weather Service update: Tornados Sunday over Lake Koshkonong and east of Janesville confirmed
The National Weather Service (NWS) as of Monday evening has updated its storm map to include tornados on Sunday over Lake Koshkonong and east of Janesville. Earlier on Monday, the map confirmed two weather events in Jefferson County Sunday, including one reported as a “probable tornado” at 5:36 p.m. in rural Jefferson County near County Road K, and a second reported Sunday at 5:35 p.m., described as “on the ground northwest of Whitewater” near U.S. Highway 12.
Occasionally unsettled pattern continues Tuesday
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WIFR) - Our Memorial Day Weekend, by most accounts, was a quite decent one. A fair amount of sunshine was seen each of the last three days, and while we dodged raindrops from time to time, there was plenty of dry time to be enjoyed as well. As...
Beloit Police searching for motorcyclist wanted for reckless driving
BELOIT, Wis. (WTVO) — Police in Beloit are asking the public for help to identify the driver of a motorcycle who was engaged in “dancing riding” before fleeing police. Beloit Police said Monday afternoon that the driver is now wanted for Reckless Driving. Beloit Police stressed motorcycle safety in a message posted to Facebook, adding, […]
Woman critically injured after late Sunday crash in Rockford
ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — A woman suffered serious injuries after crashing late Sunday in Rockford. Police said the crash involved only the woman’s car, and happened in the 700 block of N. Johnston Avenue around 11 p.m. Authorities did not disclose what led up to the crash.
Man arrested for alleged 6th OWI in Janesville
MADISON, Wis. (WMTV) - Janesville Police officers responded to a single vehicle crash and arrested a man allegedly driving under the influence Sunday afternoon, officials said. The driver hit a pole and allegedly displayed signs of intoxication when police arrived on the scene. He then failed a field sobriety test...
Community rallies around Roscoe Memorial Day Parade
ROSCOE, Ill. (WTVO) – Poor participation nearly put an end to the annual Roscoe Memorial Day Parade this year. Officials say the number of people taking part has been in steady decline and feared they wouldn’t have enough for a procession. Then, just days before the Memorial Day, it all came together. “Luckily, the village […]
Hononegah girls win 30th game, regional softball title against Harlem
MACHESNEY PARK, Ill. – Hononegah’s lone hiccup during the NIC-10 season came against Harlem when, with the conference championship secured, head coach Denny McKinney chose not to give No. 1 pitcher Aislynn Palmer the ball. He figured, why give the Huskies another long look at his ace? Saturday, the move paid off with Palmer pitching a complete game with 13 strikeouts and the Indians capturing a 4A regional title with...
PREPS: Hononegah, North Boone boys track and field athletes compete at state
CHARLESTON, Ill. — A strong season for Hononegah hurdler Coen Lee ended at the IHSA 3A Boys State Track and Field championships in Charleston, Ill. on Friday afternoon. Lee didn’t advance to the finals after he ran a time of 15.31 seconds in the 110-meter hurdles preliminaries to place 28th and finished 44th in the 300 hurdles prelims after crossing the finish line in 42.13 seconds. The Indians’ 4x400 relay...
WWII vet from South Beloit visits war memorial a week before his 98th birthday
BELOIT — Just a week short of his 98th birthday, John DeCori of South Beloit, Illinois was finally able to visit the World War II Memorial on the National Mall in Washington this month, that was built to honor him and the 16 million American men and women who served in that war. DeCori was part of the 2024 VetsRoll program conceived in 2010 by Mark Finnegan and his brother John, co-owners of Finnegans’ RV Center, Inc. in South Beloit. ...
Multi-million dollar settlement reached in Rockton Chemtool class-action lawsuit
Neighbors who lived within a 3-mile radius of the June 14, 2021, Chemtool industrial fire in Rockton have reached a $94.5 million preliminary settlement with the company. Neighbors, homeowners and tenants near the chemical plant, 1165 Prairie Hill Road, were made part of a class-action lawsuit after they were forced to evacuate their homes or shelter in place. Many of their properties were damaged by toxic smoke, dust and debris from the fire, which they argued caused their properties to lose value.
Stateline Memorial Day parades honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice
(WIFR) - Parades and ceremonies around the area pay respect to the men and women who gave their lives for the safety of our country. As you walk out and have your long weekend, you have your barbeque, someone actually paid that day with their life. Jesús Pereira (Winnebago County...
North Boone softball earns first trip to State with Super-Sectional win
POPLAR GROVE, Ill. (WTVO/WQRF) — A year of firsts continues for North Boone’s softball team. The Vikings followed up their first sectional championship by winning their first super-sectional championship Monday. They defeated Elmhurst IC Catholic 5-3 at the 2A Lisle Benedictine University Super-Sectional. IC Catholic had come into the game with a record of 28-5. […]
2 marathon victories send this surprise NIC-10 team to sectional finals in boys volleyball
Hononegah boys volleyball is known for three things. Producing the only NCAA Division I recruit in NIC-10 history. Going further in the playoffs than any other conference team. And then going home with a crushing loss, barely missing out on state. Hononegah may be rewriting that third prong. Despite graduating...
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