StoryPoint of Rockford resident has a big heart for children
StoryPoint of Rockford residents gathered together August 10th to celebrate their friend and neighbor in recognition of his volunteerism for Kids’ Food Basket. StoryPoint is an active Senior Community...
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Rockford Senior impresses in International Skeet and Trap competitions
By Zoë Newmann One Rockford Senior will amaze you with his success. Chris Freeman is not only a international skeet participant but a Bronze medalist in the USA Team Selection Match. Chris Freeman...
View ArticleRockford team wins 10U Little League State Championship
Final score 8-5 vs. Mount Pleasant The Rockford 10U Little League Team left it all on the field in the State Tournament in Bay City at the end of July. The team won their Championship game against...
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Sugarland performs at Equest Center for Therapeutic Riding
Country music duo played to celebrate local friend and athlete, Johnny Agar Johnny Agar, with parents Becki and Jeff Agar enjoy the concert.Photo by Zoë Newmann. By Zoë Newmann Sugarland performed a...
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Artist creates new mural on Grand Rapids burgeoning west side
The newest piece of public art was completed in the heart of Grand Rapids’ West Side. “Palate/Palette” is a vibrant, 23-foot-by-108-foot mural located near the entrance of Bridge Street Market on the...
View ArticleFree agricultural producer bus tour of area farms
Highlights soil conservation measures, available cost-share funds The Kent Conservation District will host a free bus tour of northwestern Kent County farms that have successfully employed soil...
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Rockford RAMblings – Jade, a Rockford destination boutique
By Chris Jones What is it about Rockford that draws people to it? Is it the beauty of the Rogue River and the Rockford Dam? Maybe it’s the variety of local shops and restaurants? Is it the quality of...
View ArticleGrand Rapids hosts Midwest Tandem Rally
From uprights and recumbents, to trikes and triples, 281 tandem bicycles will be cruising around West Michigan at the 43rd Midwest Tandem Rally Aug. 31 to Sept. 3 – the largest tandem bicycle event in...
View ArticleLocal Equestrian to join elite club honoring senior riders and horses
Virginia Smith of Rockford, MI will be inducted into special group of senior dressage riders and horses on September 8th at the Thomet Stables All Dressage Association’s Show in Ada, MI. The ages of...
View ArticleRam’s JV Polo season underway and continues undefeated streak
Following an undefeated 2017 season, the Rockford JV water polo team started tournament play on August 17th at Jenison High School. Coach Craig Peterman explained that “great team work and...
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Rockford Varsity Girls Golf Team breaks school record; takes second at...
Lexi Lehmkukl took 2nd place overall The Rockford Varsity Girls Golf Team is off to a great start, taking 2nd place and breaking the school record for the low score in a 18 hole tournament. The...
View ArticleSheriff Stelma announces his retirement
“For 46 years I have had the privilege of serving this community, and I consider this privilege a gift from God,” Sheriff Stelma said as he notified the Kent County Board of Commissioners of his intent...
View ArticleBeyond The Rock introduces new Executive Producer
This year Beyond The Rock would like to welcome senior Nikki Dionne as the new student Executive Producer for the 2018-2019 school year. Nikki has been involved in Beyond The Rock, Rockford High...
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We Will Rise: The long awaited Corner Bar Grand Re-Opening
The moment we’ve all been waiting for is here; Corner Bar’s Grand Re-Opening is Saturday, August 25th! Festivities will begin at 11am with a few speakers and a ribbon cutting to mark this historical...
View ArticleObituary: Thomas R. Weaver
Thomas R. Weaver, age 67, of Cannonsburg, passed away with his family at his side on Saturday, August 25, 2018. Tom was preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Weaver. He is survived by his loving wife...
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Slaydon Brothers build ‘Little Free Library’ on Bostwick Lake to celebrate...
Little Free Libraries are so fun. The small, front‐yard book exchanges number more than 75,000 around the world in 85 countries — from Iceland to Tasmania to Pakistan. Now, a new Little Free Library at...
View ArticleRams’ JV Polo Plays with Grit During Week Two
The men’s JV Polo team faced tougher competition during their most recent matchups in East Kentwood on August 25. The first match up was against Grand Haven and the squad started out the day winning...
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Rockford Odyssey of the Mind hosting information meeting
Rockford Odyssey of the Mind will host a “hands on” approach for sampling the program. Interested parents and students are invited to “step in” to the world of Odyssey, to try it out and get ALL those...
View ArticleRockford Men’s Soccer team off to a fast start in OK Red conference
A mix of new faces and returning veterans has the Rockford Men’s Soccer team off to a fast start as they begin conference play in the OK Red conference. Returning Senior Trevor Durfee and Junior Adam...
View ArticleRockford Girls Golf Team breaks record again
After breaking the school record for the lowest 18 hole tournament just last week, the Rams do it again!! The Rockford Girls Golf Team competed in the Kent County Classic at Silver Lake Country Club,...
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