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Rockford readers find ways to beat the summer heat
Summer fun is fun to share. Here are some Rockford residents finding a way to stay cool in the dog days of summer. Pictured are Al, Callan, and Jack Reickard in Grandpa Bob Boyer’s pool. Do you have a...
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Rockford’s 9 & 10 year old baseball win District Championship
Pictured L to R are Cal Doyle, Nate Herblet, Brenden Schueller, Jackson Moseley, Isaac Toole, Ethan Nash, Luke McLean, Caden Currie, Ryan Frommeyer, Nicholas Silverman, Caleb Engelsman, Owen DeVries....
View ArticleStill time to enroll, FUNdamental Youth Clinic
by RANDY GREGORY One of the annual highlights for the Rockford football program is the FUNdamental Youth Clinic. It is an event that draws several hundred participants every year and is staffed by...
View ArticleRams prepare physically for 2013 football season
by RANDY GREGORY The Rockford football program has been a mainstay when it comes to their on field accomplishments over the last two decades. Their success has included state titles, conference...
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AT&T is again ACE sponsor for Volley for Mitchell
Pictured are, back row Kristen Hartnagel, Steve Peterson;middle Pete MacGregor, Ruth Gaudard, Mimi Wyatt, Sandy Peterson, Chip Boatright; front Mitchell Peterson. Ruth Gaudard from AT&T presented...
View ArticleYoung and Showers part of national champion baseball squad from Michigan
by RANDY GREGORY A pair of seniors-to-be from Rockford celebrated along with the rest of their teammates when they captured the Perfect Game BCS National Championship for 17U baseball players from...
View ArticleRams participate in multiple 7 on 7s
by RANDY GREGORY The Michigan High School Athletic Association (MHSAA) has always been extremely strict when it comes to allowing it’s member schools to participate in events out of season. There is...
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Reading Rocks welcomes self-publisher
Reading is the foundation for the future, and at the Reading Rocks in Rockford in August, published author and business owner Tricia L. McDonald will bring depth to your understanding and love of the...
View ArticleSCORE, Counselors to America’s Small Business
Knowing Your Competition by David Broyles SCORE Counselor Regardless of the type business you are either planning on starting, or attempting to grow, it’s imperative that you make it your business...
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Chamber After Hours features Red’s on the River new leadership
Presenting the new Red’s on the River are Club Manger Craig Smith, Front of the House Manager Kristin Geske, General Manager Kristin Kent, Executive Chef Glenn Forgie and Bar Manager Kendra Parker....
View ArticleU.S.M.C. Graduation
Dan Zang, RHS Principal One of the many exciting things I get to do each year is to organize the high school graduation ceremony. The ceremony is the culmination of our students’ journey through...
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Brain Fitness first in 2013 Chamber University series
Use it or lose it true in mental wellbeing By BETH ALTENA “What we are doing is really about learning what is going on in our brains, improving thinking and development,” said Greg Mutch, of Thought...
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Instant Cash Advance in Cedar Springs robbed at gunpoint
by Judy Reed A small business in Cedar Springs was the target of an armed robbery Wednesday morning, July 24. According to Police Chief Roger Parent, the suspect entered the Instant Cash Advance store...
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Area families enjoyed first-ever Rhino Challenge event
By Cindy M. Cranmer Organizers are considering The Rhino Challenge an “extreme success” as families got outside having fun and being challenged by the obstacles of the 5K course and raising more than...
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Local student receives President’s Scholarship from Davenport
For the second consecutive year, a Grand Rapids Community College business student has been awarded the full-ride President’s Scholarship from Davenport University. Alexi Bettig, a Rockford High School...
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Creative Combination: ARTaste and First Fridays Art Walk
The Rockford Area Arts Commission invites you to celebrate local brilliance downtown Rockford this weekend. On Friday, August 2, Rockford will host its initial First Friday Art Walk, followed by...
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Tracie Rich named to “Best Real Estate Agents in America”
Tracie Rich, with husband and business partner, Tom Rich at a recent Rockford Chamber of Commerce event. Tracie Rich, Broker/Owner of RE/MAX United, was recently named to REAL Trends ranking of “Best...
View ArticleRockford Football opener changes days and venue
by RANDY GREGORY It was an oddly timed announcement for the eight schools looking to kick off the 2013 high school football season at Ford Field in Detroit. Barely over four weeks prior to the event...
View ArticleNumbers increase for 2013 football season at RHS
by RANDY GREGORY After a few seasons where numbers waxed and waned, the football program at Rockford is seeing a bit of a rebound. Leading the way for the Rams is the freshman class with an...
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Rockford Little League player chosen to represent state team in national...
Sean Hyink, age 11, was recently selected to play on the USSSA All-State Team. The team is chosen from a state-wide tryout process that takes place in early July. The team consists of seven players...
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