Rockford photographer competes in ArtPrize

Award-winning nature photographer and Rockford resident Stacy Niedzwiecki will be competing in ArtPrize 2009. Her Michigan Moments photo series will be displayed at SanChez Bistro, a popular downtown Grand Rapids restaurant located at 38 West Fulton. Niedzwiecki’s images are an inspirational journey through the most picturesque locations in the Great Lakes State, from backyard settings, [...]

Harvest Fest—Week one is family fun

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Forget high-tech, old-fashioned food and games are best What did kids and adults used to do to have fun? Find out during the three weekends of Harvest Festival in Rockford, starting this Friday with Family Fun Weekend. This year, what is new is what is old as students from the Rockford High School Youth Initiative [...]

Cannon clues continue

Last week’s complete clues: 1. Before the river and the rapids you’ll see, figure it out and you’ll find me. 2. To get ahead on your chase, see the local doc without haste. This week’s partial clues: Clue three, part one: A well known anchor may a id… Clue four, part three: …some people cheer.

Encampment enchants visitors

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Youngsters learned what it was like to prepare to charge into battle (above), and what sort of items a Native American was likely to have for daily use. The 23rd annual Grand Rogue Living History Encampment was Saturday and Sunday, September 19 and 20. Reenactor Mike DeJonge said participants are very dedicated, and rules about [...]

Meijer donates $100,000 to WWW Family YMCA

                            The YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids is very pleased to announce that Meijer has made a very generous donation to the residents of northern Kent County by contributing $100,000 to the Wolverine World Wide Family YMCA located in Belmont. The six [...]