Rockford Rams Swim and Dive bests Grandville Bulldogs
The Rockford Girls Swimming and Diving team was back in action on October 4th at home against the Bulldogs from Grandville. This was the last home meet of the fall season for the Rams and keeping with...
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Adventure with a Mycrophile: Mushroom class pops up at the Ikes
This has been an amazing fall for mushrooms, puffballs, and all sorts of fungal wonders. The Izaak Walton League has invited an expert to sort through the local varieties and tell us which ones are...
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Trout Addicts educates Michigan youth in Rogue River
Matthew Goehler of Trout Addicts brought a group of youth into Rockford for a seminar about trout and conservation with a Youth Trout Seminar. “We are a non-profit from Grand Rapids with around 5,000...
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Winning streak reaches three for Rams after 13-7 triumph
Photo By Miles Postema By Randy Gregory A football season teetering on the edge for Rockford three weeks ago after the team fell to 1-3 following a disheartening 33-14 loss to Muskegon Mona Shores has...
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Mayor Jazwiec, former Mayor Jerry Coon honored for service
Both leave Rockford City Council By BETH ALTENA A changing of leadership will have taken place by the time next month’s Rockford City Council takes their seats. The last meeting for Mayor Steve...
View ArticleSwim and Dive is setting meet records as season nears end
The Rockford Girls Swim and Dive team was back in action October 11th at East Kentwood High School. Despite technical difficulties plaguing the timing and scoring system, the Rams dominated the...
View ArticleEast Kentwood casts imposing shadow as Rams look to finish strong
By RANDY GREGORY The Rockford football team has done everything they needed to do over the last four games in an effort to remain relevant in both the OK Red race and in securing a berth in the...
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Rockford Rams host Jamboree at North Kent Golf Club
The heavy mosquito population made it tough playing conditions for the Lady Rams who hosted the Rockford Jamboree at North Kent Golf Club. The team finished with a score of 183 and a 4th place finish...
View ArticleRecord day for the Rams at Grand Haven Golf Course
It was a great showing from the Varsity Girls Golf Team who took 3rd place in the Grand Haven Jamboree after a tie break against Caledonia! The team wrapped up the 9 hole match with a score of 172,...
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Season ends for Junior Varsity Men’s Water Polo Team
The first game of the final week of JV polo was on Monday, October 8. A big crowd turned out for senior night and the home match against Hundsonville. Hudsonville has been tough all season and the Rams...
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Rockford cruises past Grandville 42-20 to extend streak
By RANDY GREGORY After a disappointing 1-3 start to the season it seemed as if it just wasn›t in the cards for Rockford to vie for not only OK Red honors but also a chance to extend their playoff...
View ArticleRockford Men’s Water Polo heads into the post season with good momentum
The number two ranked men’s Rockford Water Polo continued their season on Oct. 3 with a home game vs. East Grand Rapids. The game started with the rams tied with EGR after the first quarter at 3-3 with...
View ArticleMayor Jazwiec’s comments on 17 years on City Council
Last week the Squire featured an article that included the final meeting for two of our councilmember’s who have chosen to step down from their positions on council as this term ended. The following...
View ArticleNew KDL Bookmobile hits the streets
Kent District Library is pleased to announce that its new Bookmobile is now delivering library service to local schools and communities. The Bookmobile was designed and created with the support of a...
View ArticleRPS Hall of Fame announces inductees for Class of 2018
The Rockford Public Schools (RPS) Hall of Fame will induct four outstanding individuals as part of its Class of 2018 on Saturday, October 27. The Hall of Fame, sponsored by RPS and the Rockford...
View ArticleLate turnovers doom Rams Football in 28-17 loss to East Kentwood
By Randy Gregory Rockford knew they would be up against it in their regular season finale against a powerful contingent from East Kentwood on Friday, October 19th. The Falcons were putting up 50 points...
View ArticleRams travel to Traverse City for playoff opener
By Randy Gregory Despite losing their final regular season game against East Kentwood on Friday, October 19th and falling short of the guaranteed entry into the playoffs with six wins, Rockford is in...
View ArticleRockford Swim and Dive faces Eagles for end of regular season
The Rockford Girls Swim and Dive team had their last dual meet of the season against the Eagles of Hudsonville on Thursday October 18th. The meet was very close, with the lead switching back and forth...
View ArticleFollow up on Michael Stephens our local Racquetball Champion
Congratulations to Michael Stephens for having an outstanding year in racquetball. This year alone he has won 2 world championships and 5 national titles amongst many smaller tournaments. In singles...
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Rockford resident angry at utility for huge mess in yard
Bennor plans legal action over tree debris By BETH ALTENA Bernie Bennor, a resident who lives off Ten Mile Road, is angry at the utility company that cleared trees on his property this month to protect...
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