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New Tradition at RHS– Looking Back Before They Look Ahead
by Katy VanCuren, Associate Principal, Rockford High School On May 27th, Seniors at Rockford High School had an opportunity to go back in time. District, charter, and parochial schools took part in the...
View ArticleRanger Steve’s Nature Niche: Sunscreen In Plants
A red pigment called anthocyanin has been considered a sunscreen that protects plants from becoming sunburned much like the sunscreens we use to protect us from ultraviolet radiation (UV). Look at...
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Chamber hosts luncheon at Ramona’s Table
Chamber members who attended the June bi-monthly Rockford Chamber of Commerce luncheon were in for a treat in food and company. Seated upstairs at Ramona’s Table, the nearly 50 attendees filled the...
View ArticleFamily Travel Dilemma: Special Occasions – Take the Kids or Not?
By Lori Visser, Travel Specialist Many times I speak with parents who want to take a special vacation together, but are torn about taking the kids along. It might be a special anniversary or birthday...
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Fire destroys Rockford area home
Firefighters from Ada, Cannon and Grattan tackled the blaze of a house fire in the 6600 block of Ramsdell Dr. Police closed Ramsdell Drive from Belding Road NE to Greely Avenue NE. The fire started...
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Recreation creation survey for plan update
Cannon Township is currently working on an update to its five-year Recreation Plan. As part of that process, they are looking for input from the residents. You will find the survey on the Cannon...
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Mel and Beverly Wood celebrate 60th wedding anniversary
Mel and Beverly (Powell) Wood were married 60 years ago on June 17, 1955. They were Rockford High School sweethearts and graduates and raised their family in Rockford. They were treated to a home...
View ArticleStriving to Serve
by Michael Cisler – Pastor, North Kent Bible Church I have found recently that no matter how busy we find ourselves at our house we still have time for entertainment like watching television, playing...
View ArticleRockford Area Historical Society News and Updates
by Terry Konkle – President Let’s start with a “Nugget of Rockford History” four part question. Each part consists of two things and readers are asked to decide which of the two occurred first in...
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Teen behind Rockford schools terror threats caught
By BETH ALTENA The possibility of up to 20 years in prison, over $130,000 in restitution and expulsion from Rockford Public Schools faces a 16-year-old Belmont student responsible for various threats...
View ArticleResidents respond to Blakeslee and Konkle Letters to the Editor
Dear Editor, This letter is in response to Neil Blakeslee’s and Terry Konkle’s letters to the editor which appeared in the July 9, 2015 edition of the Rockford Squire. We agree that the city council...
View ArticleMichael Alan Albano, D.O. earns Medical Degree from LECOM
Michael Alan Albano, D.O. of Rockford earned the Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (D.O.) degree from the Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine on Sunday, May 31, 2015 at the Erie Insurance Arena in...
View ArticleRanger Steve’s Nature Niche: 144 Year Bear Absence
The first sighting of Black Bear in Indiana occurred this summer in June, after a 144-year absence. Several sightings of bears also occurred in Western Michigan. Several years ago a female bear spent...
View ArticleTax Attic
As the current Mayor of Rockford, earlier this year, I was afforded the opportunity by the American Legion to give the “keynote” speech at the conclusion of the annual Memorial Day Parade. We met...
View ArticleMichigan National Guard starts Northern Strike 2015
Aircraft from more than a dozen military units will be operating in northern Michigan over the next several weeks as part of a major training exercise involving military personnel from Canada, Latvia,...
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Community Gardens a source of healthy satisfaction
by BETH ALTENA Ted Williams called it a “great mental enema.” Susan McMaster went on facebook and asked for bunny poop. No matter what your take on gardening, there is no doubt it adds a source of...
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The Squire visits Dominican Republic for a mission trip
Rockford residents Scott and Becky Spencer and Rockford High School graduates Stefany Tucker (2007) and Chris Spencer (2008) just returned from a 12 days mission trip to the Dominican Republic....
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The Rockford Squire travels out West to Devils Tower, Wyoming
Left to Right: Chuck, Hailey and Kelly standing in front of Devils Tower National Monument. Local residents Hailey, Zach (not pictured), Chuck, and Kelly Huffman took the Squire with them on their...
View ArticleCar robbers caught after staff sees theft mid-morning
By BETH ALTENA A month-long string of car thefts left law enforcement frustrated until Plainfield Township staff looked out of the township office window to see culprits rooting around in staff...
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Plainfield Township Supervisor ordered to pay $540,000 for diverted funds
Jay Spencer, third from left, is pictured listening to Debbie Hagedorn during a citizen’s comments at the Plainfield Township regular board meeting July 20. By BETH ALTENA In an appeal ruling, Jay...
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